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House roll call 472 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 5359, dod appropriations for the fiscal 1980. (motion passed)

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 337–2 (HR 5359). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–1, Republicans 123–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
337
No
2
Did not vote
99
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 1 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 1 no · 63 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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