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House roll call 226 · 96th Congress · Jun 15, 1979

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 4388, the energy and water development appropriations bill.

On Jun 15, 1979, the House voted 319–2 (HR 4388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–1, Republicans 124–1. 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
319
No
2
Did not vote
115
Date
Jun 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 1 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 1 no · 80 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-226/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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