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House roll call 356 · 96th Congress · Jul 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 2462, maritime authorizations, by reducing the construction differential subsidies to construct any vessel which will have a subsidized manning le

On Jul 27, 1979, the House voted 139–246 (HR 2462). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–201, Republicans 100–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
139
No
246
Did not vote
53
Date
Jul 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 46 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 201 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

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. 2462, maritime authorizations…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-356/to-amend-h-r-2462-maritime-authorizations-by-reducing (accessed 2026-10-17).