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House roll call 132 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by increasing budget authority by $210 million and outlays by $164 million for the fuel assistance program for low-income families. (m

On May 14, 1979, the House voted 179–222 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 145–121, Republicans 40–107. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 161 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
179
No
222
Did not vote
27
Date
May 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 107 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 121 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 81 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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