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House roll call 396 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by reducing the appropriation for international organizations and programs by $3.75 million, providing that not more than $126 million shall

On Sep 5, 1979, the House voted 234–139 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 118–134, Republicans 119–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
234
No
139
Did not vote
60
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 9 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 134 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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