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House roll call 643 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1979

To pass H.R. 2977, providing for activities to prevent domestic violence. (motion passed)

On Dec 12, 1979, the House voted 292–106 (HR 2977). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–31, Republicans 75–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
292
No
106
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 77 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 31 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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