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House roll call 938 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1980

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 6942, international security and development. (motion passed)

On Jun 5, 1980, the House voted 356–24 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–4, Republicans 129–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
356
No
24
Did not vote
60
Date
Jun 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 4 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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