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House roll call 269 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 4389 by reducing the appropriation for osha by $10.3 million. (motion failed)

On Jun 27, 1979, the House voted 177–240 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–209, Republicans 122–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
177
No
240
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 209 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 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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