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House roll call 282 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1979

To amend H.R. 4439, sanctions on zimbabwe-rhodesia, by extending the date for sanctions to december 1, 1979 and by requiring the President to recommend appropri

On Jun 28, 1979, the House voted 147–242 (HR 4439). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–221, Republicans 125–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
147
No
242
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 221 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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