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House roll call 50 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 140, providing for the expenses of investigations and functions conducted by the comittee on government operations. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 268–127 (HRES 140). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–18, Republicans 34–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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

268

No

127

Did not vote

41

Date

Mar 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.