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House roll call 479 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To order the previous question on H. RES. 367 (see RC 528). (motion failed)

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 16–235 (HRES 367). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–159, Republicans 2–80. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
16
No
235
Did not vote
184
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 80 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 159 no · 106 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-479/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-367 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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