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House roll call 537 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 464, the rule permitting floor consideration of H. J. RES. 430, low income energy assistance. (motion passed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 355–47 (HRES 464). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–20, Republicans 121–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 49 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
355
No
47
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 29 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 20 no · 23 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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