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House roll call 444 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To agree to a substitute to H. CON. RES. 186, second budget resolution. The rousselot amendment provides for a balanced budget in fiscal 1980. (motion failed)

On Sep 19, 1979, the House voted 181–224 (HCR 186). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–203, Republicans 128–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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

181

No

224

Did not vote

35

Date

Sep 19, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.