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House roll call 503 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061 by authorizing california to utilize proceeds of previously awarded block grants to fund the 1980 sixth united nations Congress on the preven

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 127–203 (HR 2061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 108–101, Republicans 19–103. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
127
No
203
Did not vote
109
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 103 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 101 no · 71 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 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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