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House roll call 51 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 123, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies conducted by the committee on post office and civil service. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 249–147 (HRES 123). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–33, Republicans 29–115. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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

249

No

147

Did not vote

39

Date

Mar 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.