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House roll call 402 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend the obey substitute to the miller amendment to H.R. 4473 by withholding 5% of total appropriations for payments not required by law. The obey amendmen

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 178–228 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–194, Republicans 113–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
178
No
228
Did not vote
25
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 194 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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 the obey substitute to the miller…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-402/to-amend-the-obey-substitute-to-the-miller-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).