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House roll call 398 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by striking the appropriation for the institute for scientific and technological cooperation. (motion failed)

On Sep 5, 1979, the House voted 166–234 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–193, Republicans 106–46. 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
166
No
234
Did not vote
32
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 46 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 193 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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