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House roll call 550 · 96th Congress · Oct 30, 1979

To concur with Senate amendment no. 137 to H.R. 4389, with an amendment prohibiting federal funding of abortion except where the mother's life would be endanger

On Oct 30, 1979, the House voted 187–219 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 161–103, Republicans 33–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 136 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
187
No
219
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 30, 1979

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 123 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 103 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 56 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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