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House roll call 26 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479 by making employees of the american institute in taiwan employees of the United States. (motion failed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 171–239 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–225, Republicans 135–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
171
No
239
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 14 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 225 no · 19 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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