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House roll call 306 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 3951, authorizing additional federal contributions for the cost of construction of the rapid transit system of the national capital region, providi

On Jul 16, 1979, the House voted 261–125 (HR 3951). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–56, Republicans 75–72. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
261
No
125
Did not vote
45
Date
Jul 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 72 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats192 yes · 56 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 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 pass H.R. 3951, authorizing additional…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-306/to-pass-h-r-3951-authorizing-additional-federal-contributions (accessed 2026-10-17).