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House roll call 143 · 96th Congress · May 17, 1979

To approve the journal of may 16, 1979. (motion passed)

On May 17, 1979, the House voted 351–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–7, Republicans 138–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
351
No
11
Did not vote
76
Date
May 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 7 no · 59 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 16, 1979…: House Vote, May 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-143/to-approve-the-journal-of-may-16-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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