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House roll call 651 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

To table zeferetti motion to reconsider passage of H. RES. 506 (see RC 733). (motion passed)

On Dec 14, 1979, the House voted 242–107 (HRES 506). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–7, Republicans 33–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
242
No
107
Did not vote
87
Date
Dec 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 100 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 7 no · 60 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 table zeferetti motion to reconsider…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-651/to-table-zeferetti-motion-to-reconsider-passage-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).