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House roll call 438 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To amend H. J. RES. 399, continuing appropriations, by prohibiting use of funds to remodel the gallery in statuary hall in the capitol in order to provide addit

On Sep 19, 1979, the House voted 371–31 (HJR 399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–30, Republicans 140–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
371
No
31
Did not vote
38
Date
Sep 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 30 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend H. J. RES. 399, continuing…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-438/to-amend-h-j-res-399-continuing-appropriations-by (accessed 2026-10-16).

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