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House roll call 478 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 3642, extending for three fiscal years the emergency medical services provided for in the public health service act. (motion passed)

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 245–12 (HR 3642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–1, Republicans 75–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
245
No
12
Did not vote
177
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 11 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 1 no · 103 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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