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House roll call 7 · 96th Congress · Feb 26, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 87, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on house administration. (motion passed)

On Feb 26, 1979, the House voted 253–119 (HRES 87). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–20, Republicans 40–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
253
No
119
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 99 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 20 no · 43 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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