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House roll call 385 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To recede and concur in Senate amendment no. 30 to H.R. 4388, energy and water development appropriations. (motion failed)

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 156–258 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 125–139, Republicans 32–120. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 157 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
258
Did not vote
24
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 120 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats125 yes · 139 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 more.

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development 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 recede and concur in Senate amendment no…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-385/to-recede-and-concur-in-senate-amendment-no-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).