1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 118 (96th Congress)

House roll call 118 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 106, urging the government of the federal republic of germany to abolish the statute of limitations governing the prosecution of war crimes,

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 401–0 (HRES 106). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–0, Republicans 147–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
401
No
0
Did not vote
37
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats256 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 106, urging the…: House Vote, May 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-118/to-agree-to-h-res-106-urging-the-government (accessed 2026-10-17).