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House roll call 394 · 96th Congress · Aug 2, 1979

To pass H. R. 3434, making improvements in the child welfare and social services programs. (motion passed)

On Aug 2, 1979, the House voted 401–2 (HR 3434). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 257–1, Republicans 145–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
401
No
2
Did not vote
36
Date
Aug 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats257 yes · 1 no · 22 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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