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House roll call 566 · 96th Congress · Nov 7, 1979

To recommit H.R. 4904, welfare reform, with instructions to add an amendment that would permit states to impose work requirements as condition of aid to familie

On Nov 7, 1979, the House voted 200–205 (HR 4904). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–210, Republicans 152–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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

200

No

205

Did not vote

25

Date

Nov 7, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.