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House roll call 47 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 86, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies conducted by the judiciary committee. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 285–100 (HRES 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–15, Republicans 57–85. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
285
No
100
Did not vote
51
Date
Mar 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 85 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 15 no · 33 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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