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House roll call 146 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 279, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 4011, a bill to amend the small business act and small business investment act of 1958.

On May 22, 1979, the House voted 380–7 (HRES 279). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–1, Republicans 132–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
380
No
7
Did not vote
51
Date
May 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 1 no · 29 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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