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House roll call 410 · 96th Congress · Sep 7, 1979

To amend H.R. 79, postal reorganization, by freezing public service subsidies at the current $920 million level through fiscal 1984 and providing for a reductio

On Sep 7, 1979, the House voted 125–242 (HR 79). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–211, Republicans 106–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
125
No
242
Did not vote
57
Date
Sep 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 39 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 211 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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