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House roll call 602 · 96th Congress · Nov 16, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 438, providing for the consideration of H.R. 3580, providing for establishment and coordination of rural development policy. (motion passed)

On Nov 16, 1979, the House voted 318–3 (HRES 438). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–1, Republicans 121–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
318
No
3
Did not vote
116
Date
Nov 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 2 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 1 no · 79 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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