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House roll call 296 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392 by increasing appropriations for the maritime administration for ship construction by $69 million. (motion failed)

On Jul 12, 1979, the House voted 135–272 (HR 4392). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–152, Republicans 28–124. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 140 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
135
No
272
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 124 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 152 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 more.

The bill

H.R. 4392: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4392 by increasing…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-296/to-amend-h-r-4392-by-increasing-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).