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House roll call 290 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 231, a resolution to disapprove the President's reorganization plan no. 2. (motion failed)

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 156–256 (HRES 231). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–230, Republicans 126–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
156
No
256
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 28 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 230 no · 18 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 H. RES. 231, a resolution to…: House Vote, Jul 11, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-290/to-agree-to-h-res-231-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).