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House roll call 452 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To pass H.R. 5229, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion failed)

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 200–215 (HR 5229). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 198–71, Republicans 3–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
200
No
215
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 145 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats198 yes · 71 no · 11 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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