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House roll call 508 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To pass H.R. 2061. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 220–54 (HR 2061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–29, Republicans 85–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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
220
No
54
Did not vote
162
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 27 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 29 no · 114 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 pass H.R. 2061. (motion passed): House Vote, Oct 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-508/to-pass-h-r-2061-motion-passed (accessed 2026-10-16).

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