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House roll call 24 · 96th Congress · Mar 8, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479 by requiring the President to consider withdrawing diplomatic recognition of the people's republic of china if it threatens taiwan. (motion f

On Mar 8, 1979, the House voted 169–197 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–190, Republicans 127–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
169
No
197
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 15 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 190 no · 40 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 by requiring the…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-24/to-amend-h-r-2479-by-requiring-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).