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House roll call 504 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061, by permitting use of formula grant funds to purchase photographic and fingerprint equipment for law enforcement purposes, if part of an impr

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 149–174 (HR 2061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–113, Republicans 60–62. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 149 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
149
No
174
Did not vote
116
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 62 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats89 yes · 113 no · 78 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 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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