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House roll call 147 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1979

To amend H.R. 4011, a bill to amend the small business act, by limiting grants for small business development centers to state governments or agencies. (motion

On May 22, 1979, the House voted 192–216 (HR 4011). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–206, Republicans 137–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
192
No
216
Did not vote
27
Date
May 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 206 no · 16 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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