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House roll call 15 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 1894, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion failed)

On Feb 28, 1979, the House voted 194–222 (HR 1894). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 195–74, Republicans 3–151. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
194
No
222
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 151 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 74 no · 11 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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