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House roll call 148 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1979

To amend H.R. 4011, a bill to amend the small business act, by reducing the interest rate on homeowners' diaster loans to 1 percent on the first $10,000. (motio

On May 22, 1979, the House voted 174–232 (HR 4011). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–204, Republicans 118–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
174
No
232
Did not vote
24
Date
May 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 204 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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