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House roll call 122 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To agree to a substitute amendment to H. CON. RES. 107 (see RC 134). (motion failed)

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 191–228 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–224, Republicans 149–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
191
No
228
Did not vote
18
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 224 no · 13 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 a substitute amendment to H…: House Vote, May 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-122/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-to-h-con (accessed 2026-10-17).