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House roll call 28 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479, by establishing consular relations between the United States and taiwan rather than maintaining relations through the american institute in

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 179–225 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 55–204, Republicans 124–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
179
No
225
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 21 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 204 no · 21 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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