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House roll call 405 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by prohibiting use of funds to finance assistance to nicaragua without prior approval of Congress. (motion failed)

On Sep 6, 1979, the House voted 189–221 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–188, Republicans 116–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
189
No
221
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 34 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 188 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 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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