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House roll call 283 · 96th Congress · Jun 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 4439, a bill dealing with sanctions on zimbabwe rhodesia. (motion passed)

On Jun 28, 1979, the House voted 350–37 (HR 4439). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–10, Republicans 118–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
350
No
37
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 30 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 10 no · 34 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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