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House roll call 368 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To pass S. 961, amending the speedy trial act of 1974. (motion passed)

On Jul 31, 1979, the House voted 416–1 (S 961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 266–1, Republicans 153–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
416
No
1
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats266 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 961: A bill to amend the Speedy Trial Act of 1974.

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 pass S. 961, amending the speedy trial…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-368/to-pass-s-961-amending-the-speedy-trial-act (accessed 2026-10-17).