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House roll call 407 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To pass H.R. 3236, to amend title II of the social security act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance progra

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 235–162 (HR 3236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 128–128, Republicans 110–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 166 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
235
No
162
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats128 yes · 128 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 86 more.

The bill

H.R. 3236: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide better work incentives and improved accountability in the disability insurance program, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 3236, to amend title II of the…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-407/to-pass-h-r-3236-to-amend-title-ii (accessed 2026-10-17).

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