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House roll call 251 · 96th Congress · Jun 21, 1979

To pass H.R. 111 providing for the operation and maintenance of the panama canal and the implementation of the treaty of 1977. (motion passed)

On Jun 21, 1979, the House voted 224–202 (HR 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–80, Republicans 35–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
224
No
202
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 21, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 122 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 80 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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