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House roll call 294 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392, appropriations for the department of state, justice, commerce, and judiciary, by increasing appropriations for contributions to internationa

On Jul 12, 1979, the House voted 216–190 (HR 4392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–73, Republicans 29–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
216
No
190
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 118 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 73 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 4392: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies 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 amend H.R. 4392, appropriations for the…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-294/to-amend-h-r-4392-appropriations-for-the-department (accessed 2026-10-17).

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