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House roll call 605 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 2313, FTC authorization, by prohibiting the federal trade commission from enforcing the antitrust laws with respect to agricultural cooperatives a

On Nov 27, 1979, the House voted 245–139 (HR 2313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–130, Republicans 130–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 134 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
245
No
139
Did not vote
46
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats121 yes · 130 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 54 more.

The bill

H.R. 2313: A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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