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House roll call 439 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To pass H. J. RES. 399, making continuing appropriations for fiscal 1980. (motion failed)

On Sep 19, 1979, the House voted 191–219 (HJR 399). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 157–110, Republicans 40–110. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 150 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
191
No
219
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 110 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats157 yes · 110 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 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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