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House roll call 155 · 96th Congress · May 24, 1979

To move the previous question and agree to the Senate amendment to h. Con. Res., revising budget totals to $461 deficit and reserves of $509 billion in 1980 wit

On May 24, 1979, the House voted 202–196. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–84, Republicans 28–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
202
No
196
Did not vote
29
Date
May 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 119 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 84 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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