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House roll call 549 · 96th Congress · Oct 30, 1979

To approve the journal of oct. 29, 1979. (motion passed)

On Oct 30, 1979, the House voted 370–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–4, Republicans 138–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
370
No
10
Did not vote
60
Date
Oct 30, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 4 no · 44 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 approve the journal of oct. 29, 1979…: House Vote, Oct 30, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-549/to-approve-the-journal-of-oct-29-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).