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House roll call 534 · 96th Congress · Oct 24, 1979

To pass H.R. 3947, fiscal 1980 military construction authorization. (motion passed)

On Oct 24, 1979, the House voted 381–26 (HR 3947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–25, Republicans 151–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
381
No
26
Did not vote
30
Date
Oct 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 25 no · 23 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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