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House roll call 48 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 134, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies conducted by the comittee on science and technology. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 286–109 (HRES 134). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–17, Republicans 53–92. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
286
No
109
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 92 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 17 no · 26 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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