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House roll call 158 · 96th Congress · May 24, 1979

To pass S. 869, a bill amending the ethics in government act. (motion passed)

On May 24, 1979, the House voted 327–48 (S 869). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–33, Republicans 124–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
327
No
48
Did not vote
62
Date
May 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 15 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 33 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 869: A bill to amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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