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House roll call 636 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1979

To amend S. 423, providing for expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies, by striking language establishing a dispute resolution advis

On Dec 11, 1979, the House voted 170–208 (S 423). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–186, Republicans 119–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
170
No
208
Did not vote
61
Date
Dec 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 23 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 186 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 423: A bill to promote commerce by establishing a national goal for the development and maintenance of effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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