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House roll call 589 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To recommit H.R. 2063, public works and economic development, with instructions to add an amendment striking the $2 billion authorization for a standby local pu

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 148–250 (HR 2063). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–220, Republicans 111–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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

148

No

250

Did not vote

30

Date

Nov 14, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.