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House roll call 123 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by setting budget authority at $600 billion, outlays at $526.9 billion, with a deficit of $18.7 billion. (motion failed)

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 198–218 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–219, Republicans 154–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
198
No
218
Did not vote
15
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 219 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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