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House roll call 393 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To recommit H.R. 3434, social services and child welfare, to the committee on ways and means with instructions to report it back with an amendment that subjects

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 204–199 (HR 3434). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–205, Republicans 154–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
204
No
199
Did not vote
20
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 205 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3434: A bill to amend the Social Security Act to make needed improvements in the child welfare and social services programs, to strengthen and improve the program of Federal support for foster care of needy and dependent children, to establish a program of Federal support to encourage adoptions of children with special needs, 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 recommit H.R. 3434, social services and…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-393/to-recommit-h-r-3434-social-services-and-child (accessed 2026-10-16).

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