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House roll call 623 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1979

To agree to a substitute to H.R. 3948, amending the FAA, providing for only a one year study by the national institute of health on the effect of aging on pilot

On Dec 5, 1979, the House voted 240–165 (HR 3948). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 149–111, Republicans 92–55. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 166 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
240
No
165
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 55 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats149 yes · 111 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 86 more.

The bill

H.R. 3948: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to eliminate the age limitation presently imposed on certain pilots of aircraft, and for other purposes.

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 a substitute to H.R. 3948…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-623/to-agree-to-a-substitute-to-h-r-3948 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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