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House roll call 449 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 411, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 5229, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 258–151 (HRES 411). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–20, Republicans 21–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

258

No

151

Did not vote

25

Date

Sep 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.