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House roll call 540 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To pass H. J. RES. 430, making fiscal 1980 supplemental appropriations for low income energy assistance. (motion passed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 290–104 (HJR 430). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–47, Republicans 91–61. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 108 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
290
No
104
Did not vote
35
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 61 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 47 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. J. RES. 430, making fiscal 1980…: House Vote, Oct 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-540/to-pass-h-j-res-430-making-fiscal-1980 (accessed 2026-10-17).