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House roll call 144 · 96th Congress · May 17, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 274, the rule providing for floor consideration of H.R. 111, a bill providing for the operation and maintenance of the panama canal and the

On May 17, 1979, the House voted 200–198 (HRES 274). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–67, Republicans 20–131. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
200
No
198
Did not vote
41
Date
May 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 131 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 67 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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. 274, the rule providing…: House Vote, May 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-144/to-agree-to-h-res-274-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).