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House roll call 171 · 96th Congress · Jun 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875 by waiving davis-bacon prevailing wage requirements for residential housing rehabilitation projects carried out by nieghborhood-based nonprof

On Jun 6, 1979, the House voted 155–244 (HR 3875). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–211, Republicans 108–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
155
No
244
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 40 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 211 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

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 by waiving davis-bacon…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-171/to-amend-h-r-3875-by-waiving-davis-bacon (accessed 2026-10-17).