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House roll call 75 · 96th Congress · Apr 9, 1979

To amend H.R. 3324 by authorizing $68 million in economic assistance to southern africa, providing election observers in southern africa, and earmarking $20 mil

On Apr 9, 1979, the House voted 180–190 (HR 3324). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–187, Republicans 128–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
180
No
190
Did not vote
55
Date
Apr 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 187 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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