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House roll call 659 · 96th Congress · Dec 18, 1979

To agree to a substitute for the moorhead substitute to H.R. 5860 (see RC 1743). The quayle amendment sought to provide $1.25 billion in federal loan guarantees

On Dec 18, 1979, the House voted 107–296 (HR 5860). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–246, Republicans 97–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
107
No
296
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans97 yes · 54 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 246 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5860: A bill to authorize loan guarantees to the Chrysler Corporation.

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 a substitute for the moorhead…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-659/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-moorhead-substitute (accessed 2026-10-17).