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House roll call 233 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To pass H.R. 4388, making appropriations for energy and water development for fiscal 1980. (motion passed)

On Jun 18, 1979, the House voted 359–29 (HR 4388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–22, Republicans 137–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
359
No
29
Did not vote
48
Date
Jun 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 22 no · 32 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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