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House roll call 92 · 96th Congress · Apr 26, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 234, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies to be conducted by the select committee on committees. (motion passed)

On Apr 26, 1979, the House voted 212–180 (HRES 234). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–68, Republicans 30–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
212
No
180
Did not vote
47
Date
Apr 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 112 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 68 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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