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House roll call 297 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392 by deleting the $1.6 million appropriations to the U.S. Metric board. (motion failed)

On Jul 12, 1979, the House voted 122–280 (HR 4392). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–206, Republicans 72–76. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 122 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
122
No
280
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 76 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 206 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 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 deleting the $1.6…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-297/to-amend-h-r-4392-by-deleting-the-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).