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House roll call 447 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To reconsider the vote whereby H. J. RES. 399, continuing appropriation for fiscal 1980, was not passed. (motion passed)

On Sep 20, 1979, the House voted 214–196 (HJR 399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–87, Republicans 42–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
214
No
196
Did not vote
30
Date
Sep 20, 1979

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 109 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 87 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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