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House roll call 621 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1979

To approve the journal of dec. 4, 1979. (motion passed)

On Dec 5, 1979, the House voted 353–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–5, Republicans 129–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
353
No
12
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 5 no · 51 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 dec. 4, 1979…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-621/to-approve-the-journal-of-dec-4-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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