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House roll call 69 · 96th Congress · Apr 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 3324 by prohibiting development assistance to the republic of panama. (motion passed)

On Apr 5, 1979, the House voted 246–150 (HR 3324). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–142, Republicans 137–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
246
No
150
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 142 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 more.

The bill

H.R. 3324: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for international development and economic assistance programs and for the Peace Corps, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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