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House roll call 458 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To pass H.R. 5218, to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 to authorize special caribbean hurricane relief assistance. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the House voted 370–27 (HR 5218). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–8, Republicans 130–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
370
No
27
Did not vote
41
Date
Sep 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 8 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5218: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurricane relief assistance.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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