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House roll call 654 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 5980, anti recession fiscal assistance, by reducing the the targeted fiscal assistance authorization from $250 million to $50 million. (motion pas

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 184–153 (HR 5980). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–138, Republicans 110–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
184
No
153
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 27 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 138 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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