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House roll call 247 · 96th Congress · Jun 21, 1979

To amend H.R. 111 by adding language defining the republic of panama as that country governed by that national government installed by fair and free elections.

On Jun 21, 1979, the House voted 142–274 (HR 111). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–228, Republicans 109–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
142
No
274
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 21, 1979

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 228 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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 amend H.R. 111 by adding language…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-247/to-amend-h-r-111-by-adding-language-defining (accessed 2026-10-15).

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