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House roll call 606 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To pass H.R. 2313, federal trade commission authorization. (motion passed)

On Nov 27, 1979, the House voted 321–63 (HR 2313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–62, Republicans 139–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
63
Did not vote
51
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 62 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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