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House roll call 459 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To pass H. CON. RES. 167, dealing with soviet interruption of mail. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the House voted 401–0 (HCR 167). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–0, Republicans 151–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
401
No
0
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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