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House roll call 346 · 96th Congress · Jul 25, 1979

To pass H.R. 3996, amending the rail passenger service act to extend the authorization of appropriations for AMTRAK. (motion passed)

On Jul 25, 1979, the House voted 397–18 (HR 3996). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–3, Republicans 138–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
397
No
18
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 16 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3996: A bill to amend the Rail Passenger Service Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for Amtrak for three additional years, 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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