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House roll call 156 · 96th Congress · May 24, 1979

To move the previous question on H. RES. 281, the rule providing for floor consideration of S. 869, a bill amending the ethics in government act. (motion passed

On May 24, 1979, the House voted 375–18 (HRES 281). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–4, Republicans 132–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
375
No
18
Did not vote
45
Date
May 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 4 no · 31 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 move the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, May 24, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-156/to-move-the-previous-question-on-h-res-281 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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