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House roll call 558 · 96th Congress · Nov 1, 1979

To pass H.R. 4985, establishing a coordinated, prompt, and simplified process for decison making in regard to significant non nuclear energy facilities. (motion

On Nov 1, 1979, the House voted 299–107 (HR 4985). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–65, Republicans 107–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 108 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
299
No
107
Did not vote
30
Date
Nov 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 43 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 65 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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