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House roll call 910 · 96th Congress · May 28, 1980

To amend H.R. 6942 by prohibiting the use of any funds authorized for military assistance for any aid to nicaragua. (motion passed)

On May 28, 1980, the House voted 267–105 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–103, Republicans 132–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 106 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
267
No
105
Did not vote
67
Date
May 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 103 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

The bill

H.R. 6942: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, and refugee assistance, 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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