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House roll call 406 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To pass H.R. 4473. (motion passed)

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 224–183 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–91, Republicans 55–96. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 146 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
224
No
183
Did not vote
25
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 96 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats173 yes · 91 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 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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