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House roll call 234 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1979

To pass H.R. 4391, making appropriations for military construction for the department of defense for fiscal 1980. (motion passed)

On Jun 18, 1979, the House voted 366–21 (HR 4391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–18, Republicans 140–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
366
No
21
Did not vote
51
Date
Jun 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 18 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4391: A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense 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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