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House roll call 483 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5224, continuing the existing prohibition on the issuance of fringe benefit regulations through 1980. (motion passed:2/3 requ

On Oct 9, 1979, the House voted 347–14 (HR 5224). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–14, Republicans 121–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
347
No
14
Did not vote
78
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 14 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5224: A bill to continue through December 31, 1980, the existing prohibition on the issuance of fringe benefit regulations.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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