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House roll call 418 · 96th Congress · Sep 12, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 4040, department of defense authorization. (motion passed)

On Sep 12, 1979, the House voted 363–2 (HR 4040). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–2, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
363
No
2
Did not vote
75
Date
Sep 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 2 no · 53 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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