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House roll call 542 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 4955, supplemental refugee assistance, by authorizing $30 million for use in furnishing assistance to alleviate the human suffering and starvation

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 362–10 (HR 4955). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 229–4, Republicans 136–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
10
Did not vote
65
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 4 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4955: A bill to authorize an additional appropriation of $207,290,000 for the fiscal year 1980 and $203,610,000 for the fiscal year 1981 for migration and refugee 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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