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House roll call 45 · 96th Congress · Mar 21, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 38, establishing a select committee on population. (motion failed)

On Mar 21, 1979, the House voted 187–214 (HRES 38). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 134–121, Republicans 53–94. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 174 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
187
No
214
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 21, 1979

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 94 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats134 yes · 121 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 94 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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