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House roll call 571 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 458, the rule providing for floor consideration of H.R. 2335, considering the feasibility of a solar power satellite. (motion passed)

On Nov 9, 1979, the House voted 319–1 (HRES 458). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–1, Republicans 117–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
319
No
1
Did not vote
114
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 1 no · 71 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 agree to H. RES. 458, the rule providing…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-571/to-agree-to-h-res-458-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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