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House roll call 313 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To pass H.R. 4580, making appropriations for the government of the district of columbia. (motion passed)

On Jul 17, 1979, the House voted 272–147 (HR 4580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–62, Republicans 67–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
272
No
147
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 86 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 62 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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