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House roll call 205 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To order the previous question, ending debate on H. RES. 312, the rule waiving certain points of order against H.R. 4390, the bill for legislative branch approp

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 126–292 (HRES 312). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 118–148, Republicans 9–145. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 127 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
126
No
292
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 145 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 148 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 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 order the previous question, ending…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-205/to-order-the-previous-question-ending-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).