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House roll call 474 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 5359, dod appropriations. (motion passed)

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 305–49 (HR 5359). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–50, Republicans 126–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
305
No
49
Did not vote
76
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 50 no · 45 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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