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House roll call 99 · 96th Congress · May 2, 1979

To agree to a substitute for the amended simon amendment (see RC 105, 106, 108) to H. CON. RES. 107. The edward amendment seeks to increase 1979 budget authori

On May 2, 1979, the House voted 141–269 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–224, Republicans 106–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
141
No
269
Did not vote
30
Date
May 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 45 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 224 no · 21 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 a substitute for the amended…: House Vote, May 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-99/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-amended-simon (accessed 2026-10-17).