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House roll call 60 · 96th Congress · Mar 29, 1979

To amend H.R. 3173, a bill to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and the arms control act authorizing international security assistance programs for fisca

On Mar 29, 1979, the House voted 272–117 (HR 3173). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–124, Republicans 146–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 130 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
272
No
117
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 29, 1979

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 124 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

The bill

H.R. 3173: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize international security assistance programs for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 3173, a bill to amend the…: House Vote, Mar 29, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-60/to-amend-h-r-3173-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).