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House roll call 653 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 5980, anti recession fiscal assistance, by using as the basis for determining the excess unemployment factor for title v calendar years 1975 1978

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 245–97 (HR 5980). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–9, Republicans 39–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
245
No
97
Did not vote
94
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 88 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 9 no · 61 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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