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House roll call 23 · 96th Congress · Mar 8, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479, a bill on U.S.-taiwan relations, by reaffirming the position taken in the 1955 mutual defense treaty. (motion failed)

On Mar 8, 1979, the House voted 149–221 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–201, Republicans 111–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
149
No
221
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 27 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 201 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2479: A bill to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific and to promote continued extensive, close, and friendly relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan.

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 amend H.R. 2479, a bill on U.S.-taiwan…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-23/to-amend-h-r-2479-a-bill-on-u (accessed 2026-10-17).