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House roll call 465 · 96th Congress · Sep 26, 1979

To pass H.R. 5369, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (motion passed)

On Sep 26, 1979, the House voted 219–198 (HR 5369). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–52, Republicans 5–152. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
219
No
198
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 152 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 52 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5369: A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit, and to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to make possible the establishment of the public debt limit in the future as a part of the congressional budget process.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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