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House roll call 136 · 96th Congress · May 15, 1979

To approve the journal of may 14, 1979. (motion passed)

On May 15, 1979, the House voted 362–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–5, Republicans 141–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
362
No
9
Did not vote
69
Date
May 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 5 no · 54 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve the journal of may 14, 1979…: House Vote, May 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-136/to-approve-the-journal-of-may-14-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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