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House roll call 485 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3949, authorizing the secretary of transportation to require tire manufacturers, in certain circumstances, to provide public

On Oct 9, 1979, the House voted 380–9 (HR 3949). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–2, Republicans 128–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
380
No
9
Did not vote
50
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 7 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 2 no · 25 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3949…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-485/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3949 (accessed 2026-10-17).