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House roll call 587 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 474, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 2063, public works and economic development. (motion passed)

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 382–10 (HRES 474). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–2, Republicans 133–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
382
No
10
Did not vote
47
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 2 no · 28 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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