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House roll call 648 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To approve the journal of dec. 13, 1979. (motion passed)

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 255–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 163–9, Republicans 96–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
255
No
14
Did not vote
167
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 5 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats163 yes · 9 no · 108 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 dec. 13, 1979…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-648/to-approve-the-journal-of-dec-13-1979-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).