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House roll call 152 · 96th Congress · May 23, 1979

To pass H.R. 3914, a bill amending the national capital transportation act of 1969 to increase the amount authorized for the dictrict of columbia's share of the

On May 23, 1979, the House voted 357–48 (HR 3914). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–10, Republicans 111–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
357
No
48
Did not vote
35
Date
May 23, 1979

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 38 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3914: A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to increase amount authorized for the District of Columbia share of the cost of the rapid transit system of the National Capital Region.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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