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House roll call 165 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875, the housing and community development amendments of 1979, by transferring $200 million of the $275 million increase in authorizations to the

On Jun 5, 1979, the House voted 159–263 (HR 3875). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–236, Republicans 130–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
159
No
263
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 236 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3875: A bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3875, the housing and…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-165/to-amend-h-r-3875-the-housing-and-community (accessed 2026-10-17).