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House roll call 616 · 96th Congress · Nov 29, 1979

To agree to the conference report on S. 239, authorizing appropriations for programs under the domestic volunteer service act of 1973. (motion passed)

On Nov 29, 1979, the House voted 214–152 (S 239). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–41, Republicans 26–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
214
No
152
Did not vote
73
Date
Nov 29, 1979

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 112 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 41 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 239: A bill to authorize appropriations for programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, to amend such Act to facilitate the improvement of programs carried out thereunder, 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. 239…: House Vote, Nov 29, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-616/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-239 (accessed 2026-10-17).