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House roll call 670 · 96th Congress · Dec 20, 1979

To pass H.R. 2816, revising the procedures for the admission of refugees. (motion passed)

On Dec 20, 1979, the House voted 328–47 (HR 2816). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–15, Republicans 109–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 47 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
328
No
47
Did not vote
63
Date
Dec 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 32 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 15 no · 44 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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