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House roll call 451 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To agree to amend the substitute to H.R. 5229, public debt limit, by changing the date for extending the temporary debt limit from march 31, 1981 to july 31, 19

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 408–1 (HR 5229). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 259–1, Republicans 149–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

408

No

1

Did not vote

31

Date

Sep 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.