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House roll call 574 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 2335, considering the feasibility of solar power satellite. (motion passed)

On Nov 9, 1979, the House voted 311–13 (HR 2335). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–8, Republicans 116–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
311
No
13
Did not vote
110
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 5 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 8 no · 71 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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