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House roll call 222 · 96th Congress · Jun 14, 1979

To agree to a substitute amendment for the dodd amendments to H.R. 4388 (see RC 241). The dingell substitute sought to set a $550,000 limit on use of funds to

On Jun 14, 1979, the House voted 136–271 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 131–134, Republicans 7–141. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 138 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
136
No
271
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 141 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats131 yes · 134 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 more.

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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, “To agree to a substitute amendment for the…: House Vote, Jun 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-222/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-for-the-dodd (accessed 2026-10-15).

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