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House roll call 632 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5870, to improve the second career training program for air traffic controllers. (motion failed:2/3 required)

On Dec 11, 1979, the House voted 200–180 (HR 5870). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–92, Republicans 53–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 145 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
200
No
180
Did not vote
59
Date
Dec 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 88 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 92 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 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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