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House roll call 590 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To pass H.R. 2063, amending and extending the public works and economic development act of 1965. (motion passed)

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 301–99 (HR 2063). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–25, Republicans 69–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
301
No
99
Did not vote
38
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 74 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 25 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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