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House roll call 37 · 96th Congress · Mar 15, 1979

To pass H.R. 2534, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)

On Mar 15, 1979, the House voted 212–195 (HR 2534). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–54, Republicans 3–149. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
212
No
195
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 149 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 54 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2534: A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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