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House roll call 492 · 96th Congress · Oct 10, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061, restructuring leaa, by striking language creating the office of justice assistance, research, and statistics. (motion passed)

On Oct 10, 1979, the House voted 237–169 (HR 2061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–155, Republicans 136–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
237
No
169
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 10, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats101 yes · 155 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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