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House roll call 19 · 96th Congress · Mar 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 2439, a bill that rescinds certain budget authority, by rescinding a $37 million appropriation to the national institute of health. (motion passed

On Mar 6, 1979, the House voted 290–114 (HR 2439). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 162–98, Republicans 129–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 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
290
No
114
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 98 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

The bill

H.R. 2439: A bill to rescind certain budget authority contained in the message of the President of January 31, 1979 (H. Doc. 96-46), transmitted pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

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. 2439, a bill that rescinds…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-19/to-amend-h-r-2439-a-bill-that-rescinds (accessed 2026-10-17).