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House roll call 29 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To end debate at 5 o'clock on remaining amendments to H.R. 2479. (motion passed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 204–193 (HR 2479). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–61, Republicans 14–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
204
No
193
Did not vote
43
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 132 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 61 no · 29 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 end debate at 5 o'clock on remaining…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-29/to-end-debate-at-5-oclock-on-remaining-amendments (accessed 2026-10-17).