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House roll call 131 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by increasing 1980 defense budget authority by $1.7 billion and outlays by $59 million. (motion failed)

On May 14, 1979, the House voted 188–209 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 77–185, Republicans 118–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
188
No
209
Did not vote
29
Date
May 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats77 yes · 185 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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