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House roll call 109 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by decreasing 1980 budget authority by $500 million and outlays by $50 million for a new economic development assistance program. (mot

On May 7, 1979, the House voted 140–244 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–202, Republicans 96–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
140
No
244
Did not vote
51
Date
May 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 45 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 202 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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