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House roll call 62 · 96th Congress · Mar 29, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 53, a bill providing for the establishment of a select committee on the outer continental (motion passed)

On Mar 29, 1979, the House voted 194–172 (HRES 53). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–121, Republicans 83–53. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 164 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
194
No
172
Did not vote
72
Date
Mar 29, 1979

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 53 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats111 yes · 121 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 84 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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