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House roll call 174 · 96th Congress · Jun 7, 1979

To amend H.R. 3875 by making social security increases exempt from consideration as income in eligibility for an amount of federal housing assistance. (motion p

On Jun 7, 1979, the House voted 311–79 (HR 3875). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–32, Republicans 102–47. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 79 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
311
No
79
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 47 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 32 no · 36 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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