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House roll call 317 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 4473, foreign assistance appropriations. (motion passed)

On Jul 18, 1979, the House voted 362–6 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–4, Republicans 136–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
362
No
6
Did not vote
71
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 4 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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