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House roll call 145 · 96th Congress · May 21, 1979

To approve the journal of may 17, 1979. (motion passed)

On May 21, 1979, the House voted 243–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–5, Republicans 99–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
243
No
7
Did not vote
189
Date
May 21, 1979

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 3 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats144 yes · 5 no · 131 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 approve the journal of may 17, 1979…: House Vote, May 21, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-145/to-approve-the-journal-of-may-17-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).