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House roll call 255 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend H.R. 6884 by deleting the provision that would have established a southern africa special requirements fund and a $100 million security assistance for

On May 24, 1977, the House voted 204–208 (HR 6884). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–197, Republicans 127–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
204
No
208
Did not vote
20
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 197 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

H.R. 6884: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize international security assistance programs for fiscal year 1978, to amend the Arms Export Control Act to make certain changes in the authorities of that act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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