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House roll call 428 · 96th Congress · Sep 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 4040 by providing for a multiyear authorization for an enhanced civil defense program. (motion passed)

On Sep 14, 1979, the House voted 189–149 (HR 4040). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–118, Republicans 89–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
189
No
149
Did not vote
98
Date
Sep 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 34 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats101 yes · 118 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 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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