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House roll call 541 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 4955, supplemental refugee assistance. (motion passed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 342–8 (HR 4955). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–2, Republicans 138–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
342
No
8
Did not vote
87
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 2 no · 71 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4955: A bill to authorize an additional appropriation of $207,290,000 for the fiscal year 1980 and $203,610,000 for the fiscal year 1981 for migration and refugee assistance.

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 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-541/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).