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House roll call 40 · 96th Congress · Mar 20, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 156, the rule permitting house consideration of H.R. 2283, a bill to extend the authority of the council on wage and price stability. (moti

On Mar 20, 1979, the House voted 305–102 (HRES 156). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–16, Republicans 60–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
305
No
102
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 86 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 16 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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