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House roll call 671 · 96th Congress · Dec 20, 1979

To limit general debate to twenty minutes on H. CON. RES. 228, disapproving the location of chanceries amendment act of 1979. (motion passed)

On Dec 20, 1979, the House voted 190–144 (HCR 228). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 145–70, Republicans 46–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
190
No
144
Did not vote
105
Date
Dec 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 74 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 70 no · 65 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 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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