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House roll call 387 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

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

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 214–184 (HR 4388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–75, Republicans 34–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
214
No
184
Did not vote
41
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 109 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 75 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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-387/to-recede-and-concur-in-senate-amendment-no-37 (accessed 2026-10-17).