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House roll call 613 · 96th Congress · Nov 28, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 493, relating to the immediate, safe and unconditional release of U.S. Personnel in iran. (motion passed)

On Nov 28, 1979, the House voted 386–0 (HRES 493). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 144–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
386
No
0
Did not vote
53
Date
Nov 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 493, relating to the…: House Vote, Nov 28, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-613/to-agree-to-h-res-493-relating-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).