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House roll call 397 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by prohibiting use of funds for economic or military assistance to panama except for food programs and medical assistance. (motion passed)

On Sep 5, 1979, the House voted 247–128 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–129, Republicans 132–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
247
No
128
Did not vote
56
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats120 yes · 129 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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