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House roll call 515 · 96th Congress · Oct 17, 1979

To amend S. 832, federal election campaign authorization, reducing the amount a political action committee may contribute to a house candidate. (motion passed)

On Oct 17, 1979, the House voted 217–198 (S 832). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–75, Republicans 29–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
217
No
198
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 128 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 75 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

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 S. 832, federal election campaign…: House Vote, Oct 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-515/to-amend-s-832-federal-election-campaign-authorization-reducing (accessed 2026-10-17).