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House roll call 664 · 96th Congress · Dec 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 2585, motor vehicle safety, by prohibiting use of funds by the secretary of transportation to administer any regulation which requires any passang

On Dec 19, 1979, the House voted 320–73 (HR 2585). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–70, Republicans 141–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
320
No
73
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 70 no · 30 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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