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House roll call 49 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 139, providing for the expenses of studies and investigations conducted by the committee on interior and insular affairs. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 257–138 (HRES 139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–26, Republicans 34–112. 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

257

No

138

Did not vote

41

Date

Mar 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.