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House roll call 1272 · 95th Congress · Aug 3, 1978

To amend H.R. 12931 by prohibiting use of these funds for direct or indirect aid to vietnam, cambodia, laos, and uganda.

On Aug 3, 1978, the House voted 198–203 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–174, Republicans 101–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
198
No
203
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 3, 1978

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 35 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 174 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 more.

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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