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House roll call 598 · 96th Congress · Nov 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 2335, determining the feasibility of solar power satellite. (motion passed)

On Nov 16, 1979, the House voted 201–146 (HR 2336). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 127–115, Republicans 86–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 157 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
201
No
146
Did not vote
70
Date
Nov 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 42 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 115 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 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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