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House roll call 555 · 96th Congress · Nov 1, 1979

To approve the journal of oct. 31, 1979. (motion passed)

On Nov 1, 1979, the House voted 355–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–7, Republicans 137–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
12
Did not vote
73
Date
Nov 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 7 no · 55 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. 31, 1979…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-555/to-approve-the-journal-of-oct-31-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).