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House roll call 169 · 96th Congress · Jun 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 4289, fiscal 1979 supplemental appropriations, by adding $125 million for urban discretionary grants for mass transportation. (motion failed)

On Jun 6, 1979, the House voted 127–270 (HR 4289). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 109–153, Republicans 27–126. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 136 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
127
No
270
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 126 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats109 yes · 153 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 56 more.

The bill

H.R. 4289: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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. 4289, fiscal 1979 supplemental…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-169/to-amend-h-r-4289-fiscal-1979-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).