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House roll call 65 · 96th Congress · Apr 2, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 183, a resolution to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 2534, the bill providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion

On Apr 2, 1979, the House voted 209–165 (HRES 183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–41, Republicans 7–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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

209

No

165

Did not vote

27

Date

Apr 2, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.