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House roll call 497 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To approve the journal of oct. 11, 1979. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 321–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–5, Republicans 125–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
321
No
8
Did not vote
110
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 3 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 5 no · 78 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 approve the journal of oct. 11, 1979…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-497/to-approve-the-journal-of-oct-11-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).