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House roll call 464 · 96th Congress · Sep 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 5369, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, by providing for the establishment of the public debt limit as as a part of the

On Sep 26, 1979, the House voted 132–283 (HR 5369). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–243, Republicans 112–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
132
No
283
Did not vote
25
Date
Sep 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 40 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 243 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5369: A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to make possible the establishment of the public debt limit in the future as a part of the congressional budget process.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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