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House roll call 642 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2977, domestic violence, by giving state legislatures veto power over any grant funds approved by the secretary for disbursal under a state plan.

On Dec 12, 1979, the House voted 142–251 (HR 2977). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–218, Republicans 112–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
142
No
251
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 33 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 218 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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