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House roll call 55 · 96th Congress · Mar 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 2729, a bill to authorize appropriations for the NSF, by by prohibiting the use of funds to transfer NSF educational programs to other agencies. (

On Mar 27, 1979, the House voted 175–218 (HR 2729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–220, Republicans 142–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
175
No
218
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 220 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 2729, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-55/to-amend-h-r-2729-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).