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House roll call 115 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by decreasing defense budget authority by $1 billion and outlays by $355 million and increasing education, training, employment and so

On May 8, 1979, the House voted 92–321 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 84–177, Republicans 8–144. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 92 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
92
No
321
Did not vote
27
Date
May 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 144 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 177 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 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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