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House roll call 27 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479, by expanding the definition of taiwan to include the islands of quemoy and matsu. (motion failed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 146–256 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–213, Republicans 100–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
146
No
256
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 44 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 213 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 more.

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 expanding the…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-27/to-amend-h-r-2479-by-expanding-the-definition (accessed 2026-10-17).