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House roll call 119 · 96th Congress · May 9, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 107 by adding $1.14 billion for general revenue sharing for states. (motion failed)

On May 9, 1979, the House voted 203–216 (HCR 107). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 96–179, Republicans 115–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 140 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
203
No
216
Did not vote
6
Date
May 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats96 yes · 179 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 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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