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House roll call 301 · 96th Congress · Jul 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393, the treasury-postal service appropriations, by prohibiting use of treasury appropriations in connection with the collection of any underpaym

On Jul 13, 1979, the House voted 299–69 (HR 4392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–71, Republicans 136–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 78 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
299
No
69
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 71 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 4393, the treasury-postal…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-301/to-amend-h-r-4393-the-treasury-postal-service (accessed 2026-10-17).