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House roll call 614 · 96th Congress · Nov 29, 1979

To amend H.R. 2608, NRC authorization, by requiring the nuclear regulatory commission to submit to Congress within 120 days after enactment certain information

On Nov 29, 1979, the House voted 217–161 (HR 2608). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–61, Republicans 39–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
217
No
161
Did not vote
38
Date
Nov 29, 1979

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 111 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 61 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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