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House roll call 652 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 5980, anti recession fiscal assistance. (motion passed)

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 272–79 (HR 5980). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–8, Republicans 60–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
272
No
79
Did not vote
85
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 71 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 8 no · 56 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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