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House roll call 594 · 96th Congress · Nov 15, 1979

To pass H.R. 2626, establishes voluntary limits on the annual increases in total hospital expenses, and to the extent that the voluntary limits are not effectiv

On Nov 15, 1979, the House voted 321–75 (HR 2626). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–25, Republicans 96–56. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 81 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
321
No
75
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 56 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 25 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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