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House roll call 665 · 96th Congress · Dec 19, 1979

To pass H.R. 3927, amending the national visitor center facilities act of 1968. (motion failed)

On Dec 19, 1979, the House voted 139–247 (HR 3927). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 125–124, Republicans 14–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 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
139
No
247
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 125 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats125 yes · 124 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 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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