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House roll call 170 · 96th Congress · Jun 6, 1979

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 3875. (motion passed)

On Jun 6, 1979, the House voted 390–2 (HR 3875). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–2, Republicans 146–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
390
No
2
Did not vote
45
Date
Jun 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 2 no · 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-170/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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