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House roll call 768 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To instruct house conferees in the conference on H.R. 2313, appropriation authorization for the federal trade commission, to insist on house language providing

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 257–115 (HR 2313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–112, Republicans 141–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
257
No
115
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 112 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

The bill

H.R. 2313: A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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