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House roll call 273 · 96th Congress · Jun 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 4389 by reducing HEW appropriations by $500 million by reducing fraud, abuse, and waste. (motion passed)

On Jun 27, 1979, the House voted 263–152 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–146, Republicans 152–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 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
263
No
152
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 146 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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