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House roll call 567 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To pass H.R. 4904, amending the social security act to reform the program of aid to families with dependent children, to make improvements in the standards for

On Nov 7, 1979, the House voted 222–184 (HR 4904). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–67, Republicans 29–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
222
No
184
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 123 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 67 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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