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House roll call 411 · 96th Congress · Sep 7, 1979

To pass H.R. 79, a bill for postal reorganization. (motion passed)

On Sep 7, 1979, the House voted 350–14 (HR 79). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–3, Republicans 128–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
350
No
14
Did not vote
71
Date
Sep 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 11 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 3 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 79, a bill for postal…: House Vote, Sep 7, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-411/to-pass-h-r-79-a-bill-for-postal (accessed 2026-10-16).

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