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House roll call 615 · 96th Congress · Nov 29, 1979

To amend H.R. 2608, NRC authorization, by prohibiting the granting of construction permits for new commercial nuclear powerplants for the first 6 months of fisc

On Nov 29, 1979, the House voted 135–254 (HR 2608). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–137, Republicans 23–123. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 140 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
135
No
254
Did not vote
40
Date
Nov 29, 1979

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 123 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 137 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 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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