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House roll call 208 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 4390, legislative branch appropriations, by reducing funds appropriated for official expenses of members by 5%. (motion failed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 204–213 (HR 4390). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–193, Republicans 132–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
204
No
213
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 193 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

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. 4390, legislative branch…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-208/to-amend-h-r-4390-legislative-branch-appropriations-by (accessed 2026-10-17).