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House roll call 434 · 96th Congress · Sep 18, 1979

To pass H.R. 4440, transportation appropriations. (motion passed)

On Sep 18, 1979, the House voted 335–71 (HR 4440). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–22, Republicans 100–49. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
335
No
71
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 49 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 22 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4440: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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 pass H.R. 4440, transportation…: House Vote, Sep 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-434/to-pass-h-r-4440-transportation-appropriations-motion-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).

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