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House roll call 437 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To approve the journal of sept. 18, 1979. (motion passed)

On Sep 19, 1979, the House voted 388–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–7, Republicans 141–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
388
No
10
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 7 no · 26 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 approve the journal of sept. 18, 1979…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-437/to-approve-the-journal-of-sept-18-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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