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House roll call 426 · 96th Congress · Sep 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 4040 by prohibiting use of authorized funds for the development of the multiple protective structures system for the MX missile if more than 25% o

On Sep 13, 1979, the House voted 84–289 (HR 4040). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–183, Republicans 21–110. 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
84
No
289
Did not vote
57
Date
Sep 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 110 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 183 no · 28 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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