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House roll call 392 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 365, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 3434, amending the social security act to make improvements in child welfare and social

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 251–154 (HRES 365). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–18, Republicans 14–136. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 32 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
251
No
154
Did not vote
34
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 136 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 18 no · 24 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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