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House roll call 312 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To agree to a substitute to the dornan amendment to H.R. 4580 (see RC 343). The wilson amendment sought to prohibit use of funds provided by the federal payment

On Jul 17, 1979, the House voted 200–217 (HR 4580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 169–98, Republicans 34–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
200
No
217
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 121 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 98 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 more.

The bill

H.R. 4580: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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 to the dornan…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-312/to-agree-to-a-substitute-to-the-dornan-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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