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House roll call 98 · 96th Congress · May 2, 1979

To amend the simon amendment (see RC 105) to H. CON. RES. 107. The volkmer amendment seeks to decrease 1979 budget authority by $628 million and outlays by $31

On May 2, 1979, the House voted 88–325 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–181, Republicans 7–145. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
88
No
325
Did not vote
26
Date
May 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 145 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 181 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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