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House roll call 386 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To recede and concur in Senate amendment no. 37 to H.R. 4388, energy and water development appropriations. (motion failed)

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 173–236 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 146–117, Republicans 28–120. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 145 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
173
No
236
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 120 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 117 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 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-386/to-recede-and-concur-in-senate-amendment-no-37 (accessed 2026-10-17).