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House roll call 54 · 96th Congress · Mar 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 2729, a bill to authorize appropriations for the national science foundation, by reducing the funds authorized for biological, behavioral, and soc

On Mar 27, 1979, the House voted 219–174 (HR 2729). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–167, Republicans 127–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
219
No
174
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats98 yes · 167 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

The bill

H.R. 2729: A bill to authorize appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation, 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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