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House roll call 33 · 96th Congress · Mar 13, 1979

To amend H.R. 2479 by prohibiting any U.S. Agency availing funds to the american institute in taiwan without congressional authorization. (motion passed)

On Mar 13, 1979, the House voted 226–174 (HR 2479). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–171, Republicans 144–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
226
No
174
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 171 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

H.R. 2479: A bill to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific and to promote continued extensive, close, and friendly relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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