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House roll call 108 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3404, a bill amending the federal reserve act to authorize federal reserve banks to lend certain obligations to the secretary

On May 7, 1979, the House voted 175–195 (HR 3404). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 172–79, Republicans 19–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
175
No
195
Did not vote
45
Date
May 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 125 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 79 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

The bill

H.R. 3404: A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to authorize Federal reserve banks to lend certain obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury to meet the short-term cash requirements of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3404, a…: House Vote, May 7, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-108/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3404 (accessed 2026-10-17).