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House roll call 603 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To pass H.R. 5537, extending the borrowing authority of the district of columbia. (motion passed)

On Nov 27, 1979, the House voted 283–99 (HR 5537). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–28, Republicans 69–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
283
No
99
Did not vote
57
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 71 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 28 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

H.R. 5537: A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act with respect to the borrowing authority of the District of Columbia.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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