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House roll call 31 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479 by maintaining relations with taiwan through a quasi-governmental entity rather than the nongovernmental entity proposed bill. (motion failed

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 182–221 (HR 2479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–205, Republicans 134–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
182
No
221
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 205 no · 26 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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