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House roll call 493 · 96th Congress · Oct 11, 1979

To approve the journal of oct. 10, 1979. (motion passed)

On Oct 11, 1979, the House voted 358–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–3, Republicans 136–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
358
No
6
Did not vote
76
Date
Oct 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 3 no · 55 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 approve the journal of oct. 10, 1979…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-493/to-approve-the-journal-of-oct-10-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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