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House roll call 242 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1979

To agree to the motion to strike the enacting clause of H.R. 111. (motion failed)

On Jun 20, 1979, the House voted 97–315 (HR 111). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–235, Republicans 70–82. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 97 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
97
No
315
Did not vote
26
Date
Jun 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 82 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 235 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the exercise of the rights and performance of the duties of the United States provided in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

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 agree to the motion to strike the…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-242/to-agree-to-the-motion-to-strike-the-enacting (accessed 2026-10-17).

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