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House roll call 141 · 96th Congress · May 16, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 241, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 10, a bill for the civil rights of institutionalized persons. (motion passed)

On May 16, 1979, the House voted 398–4 (HRES 241). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–2, Republicans 148–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
398
No
4
Did not vote
37
Date
May 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 2 no · 27 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 H. RES. 241, the rule providing…: House Vote, May 16, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-141/to-agree-to-h-res-241-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).