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House roll call 769 · 95th Congress · Feb 23, 1978

To amend H.R. 9179 by prohibiting opic from offering any financial support to projects expanding the production or processing of crops of palm oil, sugar or cit

On Feb 23, 1978, the House voted 191–167 (HR 9179). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–151, Republicans 107–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 131 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
191
No
167
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 32 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats99 yes · 151 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

The bill

H.R. 9179: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to the activities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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