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House roll call 399 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To agree to a substitute for the young amendment to H.R. 4473 that prohibits indirect aid through international institutions to the named countries, provided TH

On Sep 5, 1979, the House voted 153–244 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 146–107, Republicans 8–138. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
153
No
244
Did not vote
41
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 138 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 107 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute for the young…: House Vote, Sep 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-399/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-young-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).