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House roll call 425 · 96th Congress · Sep 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 4040 by striking the $670 million authorization for the development of the MX missile. (motion failed)

On Sep 13, 1979, the House voted 86–305 (HR 4040). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 83–174, Republicans 7–136. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 90 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
86
No
305
Did not vote
40
Date
Sep 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 136 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats83 yes · 174 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 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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