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House roll call 400 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by prohibiting indirect,as well as direct, assistance or reparations to angola, the central african empire, cambodia, laos, or vietnam. (moti

On Sep 5, 1979, the House voted 281–117 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 145–110, Republicans 137–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 118 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
281
No
117
Did not vote
40
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 110 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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