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House roll call 311 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To amend H.R. 4580, district of columbia appropriations, by prohibiting the denial of funds appropriated in the bill for the medical expenses necessary to savin

On Jul 17, 1979, the House voted 309–112 (HR 4580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 174–96, Republicans 137–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 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
309
No
112
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 18 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats174 yes · 96 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

The bill

H.R. 4580: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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. 4580, district of columbia…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-311/to-amend-h-r-4580-district-of-columbia-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).