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House roll call 443 · 96th Congress · Sep 19, 1979

To amend H. CON. RES. 186, second budget resolution, by reducing the recommended level of federal revenues by $250 million to provide for a program of higher ed

On Sep 19, 1979, the House voted 221–176 (HCR 186). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–168, Republicans 142–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
221
No
176
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 19, 1979

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 168 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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