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House roll call 421 · 96th Congress · Sep 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4040 by striking the selective service registration provision and substituting language requiring the President to report to Congress on reform of

On Sep 12, 1979, the House voted 259–155 (HR 4040). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 178–90, Republicans 83–68. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 158 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
259
No
155
Did not vote
21
Date
Sep 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 68 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 90 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 78 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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