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House roll call 97 · 96th Congress · May 2, 1979

To amend the simon amendment (see RC 105) to H. CON. RES. 107. The symms amendment seeks to decrease 1979 budget authority by $515 million and outlays by $465

On May 2, 1979, the House voted 146–276 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–244, Republicans 123–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
146
No
276
Did not vote
14
Date
May 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 244 no · 11 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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