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House roll call 96 · 96th Congress · May 2, 1979

To amend the simon amendment (see RC 105) to H. CON. RES. 107. The solarz amendment restores 1979 budget authority and outlays of $200 million for targeted fis

On May 2, 1979, the House voted 224–197 (HCR 107). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–74, Republicans 30–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
224
No
197
Did not vote
15
Date
May 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 125 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 74 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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