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House roll call 298 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392 by prohibiting the justice department from using appropriated funds to bring action to require busing of students, except for those requiring

On Jul 12, 1979, the House voted 209–190 (HR 4392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–158, Republicans 115–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
209
No
190
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 33 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats95 yes · 158 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 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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