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House roll call 693 · 96th Congress · Feb 5, 1980

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

On Feb 5, 1980, the House voted 379–6 (HR 4788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–4, Republicans 144–2. 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
379
No
6
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 4 no · 40 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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