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House roll call 167 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875 by making urban counties eligible for urban development action grants if they contain at least one area of physical and economic distress and

On Jun 5, 1979, the House voted 48–357 (HR 3875). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–219, Republicans 10–141. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 48 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
48
No
357
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 141 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 219 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3875: A bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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