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House roll call 228 · 96th Congress · Jun 15, 1979

To amend H.R. 4388, the energy and water appropriations bill, by reducing by $5.3 million the appropriation for the colorado river basin salinity central projec

On Jun 15, 1979, the House voted 34–252 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–156, Republicans 4–100. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
34
No
252
Did not vote
147
Date
Jun 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 100 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 156 no · 91 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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. 4388, the energy and water…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-228/to-amend-h-r-4388-the-energy-and-water (accessed 2026-10-17).