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House roll call 25 · 96th Congress · Mar 8, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479 by providing to conduct relations with taiwan through an official laison office rather than the american institute in taiwan. (motion failed)

On Mar 8, 1979, the House voted 172–181 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–186, Republicans 129–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
172
No
181
Did not vote
51
Date
Mar 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 13 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 186 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2479: A bill to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific and to promote continued extensive, close, and friendly relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan.

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. 2479 by providing to conduct…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-25/to-amend-h-r-2479-by-providing-to-conduct (accessed 2026-10-17).

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