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House roll call 320 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

To amend the smith substitute for the obey amendment to H.R. 4473. (see RC 353 and 354). The young amendment changed the proposed appropriation level from $86

On Jul 18, 1979, the House voted 242–177 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 118–151, Republicans 128–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 147 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
242
No
177
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 151 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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