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House roll call 641 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1979

To agree to a substitute to H.R. 2977, domestic violence, that provides for the consolidation and coordination of existing federal programs through the national

On Dec 12, 1979, the House voted 148–247 (HR 2977). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–213, Republicans 111–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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

148

No

247

Did not vote

44

Date

Dec 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.