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House roll call 82 · 96th Congress · Apr 10, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 217, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3363 dealing with state department authorizations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. (motion

On Apr 10, 1979, the House voted 360–8 (HRES 217). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–2, Republicans 127–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
360
No
8
Did not vote
72
Date
Apr 10, 1979

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 6 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 2 no · 45 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 agree to H. RES. 217, the rule providing…: House Vote, Apr 10, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-82/to-agree-to-h-res-217-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).