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House roll call 453 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To agree to the conference report on S. 544, health planning. (motion passed)

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 362–45 (S 544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–4, Republicans 107–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
362
No
45
Did not vote
33
Date
Sep 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 41 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 544: A bill to amend titles XV and XVI of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the authorities and requirements under those titles for health planning and health resources development.

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 agree to the conference report on S. 544…: House Vote, Sep 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-453/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-544 (accessed 2026-10-17).