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House roll call 473 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To amend H.R. 5359, dod appropriations, by striking language prohibiting use of funds for payment of a price differential on contracts hereafter made for the pu

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 174–187 (HR 5359). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 132–110, Republicans 55–92. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 165 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
174
No
187
Did not vote
51
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 92 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats132 yes · 110 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 85 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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