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House roll call 939 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1980

To amend H.R. 6942 by providing that not more than $20.3 million of the funds authorized for the economic support fund may be available for zambia. (motion pass

On Jun 5, 1980, the House voted 220–148 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–135, Republicans 133–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
220
No
148
Did not vote
71
Date
Jun 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 135 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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