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House roll call 518 · 96th Congress · Oct 18, 1979

To amend H.R. 3000, doe civilian authorizations, by making the primary consideration in site relocation for a permanent geological repositary for nuclear high-l

On Oct 18, 1979, the House voted 208–197 (HR 3000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–172, Republicans 129–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
208
No
197
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 172 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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