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House roll call 117 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by transferring $2.3 billion to general purpose fiscal assistance for revenue sharing for states by reducing international affairs by

On May 8, 1979, the House voted 199–214 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 72–190, Republicans 127–24. 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
199
No
214
Did not vote
27
Date
May 8, 1979

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 190 no · 18 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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