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House roll call 778 · 96th Congress · Mar 5, 1980

To pass H.R. 6291, a bill amending the emergency agricultural credit adjustment act of 1978 and the commodity credit corporation charter act to extend and incre

On Mar 5, 1980, the House voted 392–22 (HR 6291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 249–11, Republicans 143–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
392
No
22
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 11 no · 20 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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