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House roll call 305 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To amend H.R. 3951, washington metro authorizations, by waiving davis-bacon wage requirements for laborers and mechanics for any work performed under contracts

On Jul 16, 1979, the House voted 127–260 (HR 3951). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–208, Republicans 93–59. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
127
No
260
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 59 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 208 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

The bill

H.R. 3951: A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for the cost of construction of the rapid transit system of the National Capital Region, to provide an orderly method for the retirement of bonds issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, to authorize an annual Federal payment to such Authority to provide assistance in

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. 3951, washington metro…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-305/to-amend-h-r-3951-washington-metro-authorizations-by (accessed 2026-10-17).