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House roll call 85 · 96th Congress · Apr 24, 1979

To amend H.R. 3363 by eliminating the technical assistance programs authorization of $41 million. (motion failed)

On Apr 24, 1979, the House voted 187–214 (HR 3363). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–186, Republicans 122–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
187
No
214
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 33 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 186 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

H.R. 3363: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for the Department of State, the International Communication Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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