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House roll call 299 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392 by increasing appropriations for contributions to international organizations by $41.2 million for technical assistance. (motion passed)

On Jul 12, 1979, the House voted 198–197 (HR 4392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–64, Republicans 14–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
198
No
197
Did not vote
42
Date
Jul 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 134 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 64 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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