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House roll call 1134 · 96th Congress · Sep 8, 1980

To resolve into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 6790, promoting the foreign policy of the U.S. By strengthening and improving the foreign service of

On Sep 8, 1980, the House voted 325–2 (HR 6790). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–2, Republicans 126–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
325
No
2
Did not vote
110
Date
Sep 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 2 no · 76 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6790: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by strengthening and improving the Foreign Service of the United States, 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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