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House roll call 514 · 96th Congress · Oct 17, 1979

To amend the obey amendment to S. 832, federal election campaign authorization, by limiting the extension of credit for advertising to not more than 60 days and

On Oct 17, 1979, the House voted 298–114 (S 832). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–20, Republicans 58–94. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
298
No
114
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 94 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 20 no · 20 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 amend the obey amendment to S. 832…: House Vote, Oct 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-514/to-amend-the-obey-amendment-to-s-832-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).