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House roll call 419 · 96th Congress · Sep 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4040 by establishing a congressional committee to study the current defense mobilization capability of the U.S. (motion failed)

On Sep 12, 1979, the House voted 144–268 (HR 4040). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–210, Republicans 90–63. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 121 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
144
No
268
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 63 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 210 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 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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