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House roll call 568 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To pass H.R. 5192, amending and extending the higher education act of 1965. (motion passed)

On Nov 7, 1979, the House voted 385–15 (HR 5192). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 249–5, Republicans 136–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
385
No
15
Did not vote
40
Date
Nov 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 5 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5192: A bill to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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