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House roll call 446 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To approve the journal of sept. 19, 1979. (motion passed)

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 361–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–10, Republicans 136–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
361
No
18
Did not vote
61
Date
Sep 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 8 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 10 no · 45 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 approve the journal of sept. 19, 1979…: House Vote, Sep 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-446/to-approve-the-journal-of-sept-19-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).