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House roll call 30 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To strike the enacting clause of H.R. 2479. (motion failed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 110–295 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–244, Republicans 98–51. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
110
No
295
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 51 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 244 no · 24 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 strike the enacting clause of H.R. 2479…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-30/to-strike-the-enacting-clause-of-h-r-2479 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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