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House roll call 116 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1979

To agree to an amended amendment to H. CON. RES. 107 that increases revenues and decreases the deficit by $1.2 billion through revision of the foreign tax credi

On May 8, 1979, the House voted 355–66 (HCR 107). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–25, Republicans 114–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
355
No
66
Did not vote
19
Date
May 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 41 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 25 no · 14 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 an amended amendment to H. CON…: House Vote, May 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-116/to-agree-to-an-amended-amendment-to-h-con (accessed 2026-10-17).