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House roll call 39 · 96th Congress · Mar 20, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 118, a resolution establishing a select committee on committees. (motion passed)

On Mar 20, 1979, the House voted 208–200 (HRES 118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–74, Republicans 21–127. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
208
No
200
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 127 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 74 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

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 agree to H. RES. 118, a resolution…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-39/to-agree-to-h-res-118-a-resolution-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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