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House roll call 634 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1979

To amend H.R. 4962 by providing for sunset of the provisions of the bill after sept. 30, 1984. (motion passed)

On Dec 11, 1979, the House voted 226–162 (HR 4962). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–148, Republicans 128–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
226
No
162
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 14 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats98 yes · 148 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 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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