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House roll call 209 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To pass H.R. 4390, the bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for fiscal 1980. (motion failed)

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 186–232 (HR 4390). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 162–109, Republicans 28–126. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
186
No
232
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 126 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 109 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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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