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House roll call 121 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To agree to an amendment to the latta substitute amendment to H. CON. RES. 107. The latta substitute sets 1980 budget authority at $593.8 billion, outlays at $

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 45–371 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–221, Republicans 0–150. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
45
No
371
Did not vote
24
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 150 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 221 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 amendment to the latta…: House Vote, May 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-121/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-the-latta-substitute (accessed 2026-10-17).