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House roll call 543 · 96th Congress · Oct 25, 1979

To pass H.R. 4955, supplemental refugee assistance. (motion passed)

On Oct 25, 1979, the House voted 301–69 (HR 4955). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–39, Republicans 111–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
301
No
69
Did not vote
65
Date
Oct 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 32 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 39 no · 48 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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