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House roll call 681 · 96th Congress · Jan 29, 1980

To resolve in to the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 4788, water resources development. (motion passed)

On Jan 29, 1980, the House voted 387–6 (HR 4788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–4, Republicans 147–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
387
No
6
Did not vote
44
Date
Jan 29, 1980

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 4 no · 33 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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