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House roll call 107 · 96th Congress · May 4, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 243, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 39, the alaska national interest lands conservation act of 1979. (motion passed)

On May 4, 1979, the House voted 236–18 (HRES 243). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–1, Republicans 71–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
236
No
18
Did not vote
183
Date
May 4, 1979

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 17 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 1 no · 111 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 243, the rule permitting…: House Vote, May 4, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-107/to-agree-to-h-res-243-the-rule-permitting (accessed 2026-10-17).