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House roll call 481 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for consideration of H.R. 2859, appropriations for programs under the domestic volunteer service act of 1973. (motion

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 214–28 (HR 2859). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 166–4, Republicans 53–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
214
No
28
Did not vote
193
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 24 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Democrats166 yes · 4 no · 110 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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