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House roll call 599 · 96th Congress · Nov 16, 1979

To agree to the conference report on S. 1319, military construction authorization. (motion passed)

On Nov 16, 1979, the House voted 306–33 (S 1319). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–29, Republicans 120–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
306
No
33
Did not vote
98
Date
Nov 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 5 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 29 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1319: A bill to authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes.

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 agree to the conference report on S…: House Vote, Nov 16, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-599/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-1319 (accessed 2026-10-17).