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House roll call 391 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To agree to conference report on H.R.4392, making appropriations for the departments of state, justice, commerce, and the judiciary. (motion passed)

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 291–106 (HR 4392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–40, Republicans 81–66. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 106 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
291
No
106
Did not vote
43
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 66 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 40 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to conference report on H.R.4392…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-391/to-agree-to-conference-report-on-h-r-4392 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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