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House roll call 259 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To agree to limit debate on section 3 and all amendments thereto of H.R. 3930, the defense production act. (motion passed)

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 209–183 (HR 3930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–56, Republicans 23–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
209
No
183
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 128 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 56 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 limit debate on section 3 and…: House Vote, Jun 26, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-259/to-agree-to-limit-debate-on-section-3-and (accessed 2026-10-17).