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House roll call 629 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To amend the volkmer substitute to H.R. 4962 by permitting medical assistance to terminate a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest. (see RC 709) (motion faile

On Dec 6, 1979, the House voted 180–209 (HR 4962). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 147–100, Republicans 33–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 133 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
180
No
209
Did not vote
49
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 111 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 100 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 53 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 amend the volkmer substitute to H.R. 4962…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-629/to-amend-the-volkmer-substitute-to-h-r-4962 (accessed 2026-10-17).