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House roll call 470 · 96th Congress · Sep 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by providing for the consolidation of military helicopter pilot training programs. (motion failed)

On Sep 27, 1979, the House voted 131–244 (HR 5359). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–209, Republicans 102–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
131
No
244
Did not vote
62
Date
Sep 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 36 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 209 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5359: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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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