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House roll call 268 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 4389, labor-HEW appropriations, by prohibiting funds from being paid to any ceta recipient who is named as a violator of law in a special report b

On Jun 27, 1979, the House voted 191–222 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–206, Republicans 137–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
191
No
222
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 206 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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