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House roll call 246 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1979

To agree to the amended amendment to H.R. 111 (see RC 266). (motion passed)

On Jun 20, 1979, the House voted 255–162 (HR 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–50, Republicans 44–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
255
No
162
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 113 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 50 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

The bill

H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the exercise of the rights and performance of the duties of the United States provided in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

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 agree to the amended amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-246/to-agree-to-the-amended-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).