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House roll call 302 · 96th Congress · Jul 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393, the treasury-postal service appropriations, by prohibiting use of funds to formulate or carry out any rule or policy which would cause the l

On Jul 13, 1979, the House voted 297–63 (HR 4393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–72, Republicans 139–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
297
No
63
Did not vote
57
Date
Jul 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 72 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent 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

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4393, the treasury-postal…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-302/to-amend-h-r-4393-the-treasury-postal-service (accessed 2026-10-17).

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