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House roll call 583 · 96th Congress · Nov 13, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 454, the rule permitting floor consideration of h. H.R. 2727, meat import quotas. (motion passed)

On Nov 13, 1979, the House voted 372–5 (HRES 454). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–3, Republicans 134–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
372
No
5
Did not vote
59
Date
Nov 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 3 no · 35 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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