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House roll call 46 · 96th Congress · Mar 22, 1979

To agree to H.R. 2774, authorizing appropriations for arms control and disarmament. (motion passed)

On Mar 22, 1979, the House voted 296–100 (HR 2774). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–25, Republicans 70–75. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
296
No
100
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 22, 1979

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 75 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 25 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

The bill

H.R. 2774: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 under the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H.R. 2774, authorizing…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-46/to-agree-to-h-r-2774-authorizing-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).