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House roll call 309 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 4393, making appropriations for the department of treasury and the U.S. Postal service. (motion passed)

On Jul 16, 1979, the House voted 344–49 (HR 4393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–22, Republicans 120–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 49 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
344
No
49
Did not vote
46
Date
Jul 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 27 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 22 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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