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House roll call 494 · 96th Congress · Oct 11, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 3000, doe civilian programs authorizations for 1980 and 1981. (motion passed)

On Oct 11, 1979, the House voted 376–4 (HR 3000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–1, Republicans 134–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
376
No
4
Did not vote
60
Date
Oct 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 1 no · 37 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Oct 11, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-494/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).