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House roll call 517 · 96th Congress · Oct 18, 1979

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

On Oct 18, 1979, the House voted 391–3 (HR 3000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–1, Republicans 148–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
391
No
3
Did not vote
46
Date
Oct 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 1 no · 36 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 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-517/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).