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House roll call 650 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 506, the rule providing for floor consideration of H.R. 5980, anti recession fiscal assistance. (motion passed)

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 240–115 (HRES 506). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–17, Republicans 35–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
240
No
115
Did not vote
81
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 98 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 17 no · 54 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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