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House roll call 461 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To pass H. J. RES. 404, making continuing appropriations for fiscal 1980. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the House voted 208–203 (HJR 404). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–97, Republicans 44–110. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
208
No
203
Did not vote
21
Date
Sep 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 110 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 97 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 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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