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House roll call 471 · 96th Congress · Sep 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by adding $10 million for support of the army graduate medical education programs. (motion passed)

On Sep 27, 1979, the House voted 217–147 (HR 5359). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 153–80, Republicans 65–68. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 145 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
217
No
147
Did not vote
74
Date
Sep 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 68 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 80 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 more.

The bill

H.R. 5359: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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