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House roll call 488 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To amend H.R. 2859, appropriation authorization for domestic volunteer programs, by abolishing the national grants program. (motion failed)

On Oct 9, 1979, the House voted 177–209 (HR 2859). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–202, Republicans 131–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
177
No
209
Did not vote
54
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 202 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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