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House roll call 21 · 96th Congress · Mar 7, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 130, providing funds for the committee on rules. (motion passed)

On Mar 7, 1979, the House voted 249–163 (HRES 130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–31, Republicans 17–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
249
No
163
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 132 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 31 no · 17 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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