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House roll call 630 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To agree to substitute amendments to committee amendments to H.R. 4962, prohibiting funding for medical assistance for abortions except when the life of the mot

On Dec 6, 1979, the House voted 217–169 (HR 4962). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–138, Republicans 110–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
217
No
169
Did not vote
50
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 32 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 138 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 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 agree to substitute amendments to…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-630/to-agree-to-substitute-amendments-to-committee-amendments-to (accessed 2026-10-17).