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House roll call 404 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend the obey substitute to H.R. 4473 by providing for a 4% rather than a 2% withholding (see RC 442). (motion passed)

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 254–144 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–135, Republicans 132–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
254
No
144
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats126 yes · 135 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 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 H.R. 4473 by…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-404/to-amend-the-obey-substitute-to-h-r-4473 (accessed 2026-10-17).