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House roll call 403 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend the obey substitute to H.R. 4473 by providing for exemptions for israel, egypt, rural development, nutrition, and refugee assistance. (motion passed)

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 395–12 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 248–10, Republicans 148–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
395
No
12
Did not vote
32
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats248 yes · 10 no · 22 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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