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House roll call 631 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 4962 by converting the financing mechanism for chap from an entitlement to fixed authorizations subject to the annual appropriations process. (mot

On Dec 6, 1979, the House voted 152–226 (HR 4962). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–206, Republicans 118–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
152
No
226
Did not vote
43
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 29 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 206 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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