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House roll call 8 · 96th Congress · Feb 26, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 88, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on ways and means. (motion passed)

On Feb 26, 1979, the House voted 242–122 (HRES 88). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–21, Republicans 35–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
242
No
122
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 101 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 21 no · 48 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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