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House roll call 679 · 96th Congress · Jan 28, 1980

To amend H.R. 4788, authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation and flood control, by au

On Jan 28, 1980, the House voted 335–23 (HR 4788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–6, Republicans 111–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
335
No
23
Did not vote
79
Date
Jan 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 19 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 6 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4788, authorizing the…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-679/to-amend-h-r-4788-authorizing-the-construction-repair (accessed 2026-10-17).

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