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House roll call 308 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393, treasury-postal service appropriations, by prohibiting funds appropriated for allowances and office staff for former presidents from being u

On Jul 16, 1979, the House voted 156–232 (HR 4393). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–110, Republicans 18–127. 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
156
No
232
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 127 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 110 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 more.

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent 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, treasury-postal service…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-308/to-amend-h-r-4393-treasury-postal-service-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).