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House roll call 70 · 96th Congress · Apr 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 3324 by eliminating the rice program in zaire that is administered by the government of zaire and replacing it with a program administered by priv

On Apr 5, 1979, the House voted 101–246 (HR 3324). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 90–145, Republicans 20–111. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 110 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
101
No
246
Did not vote
74
Date
Apr 5, 1979

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 111 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 145 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

H.R. 3324: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for international development and economic assistance programs and for the Peace Corps, 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. 3324 by eliminating the rice…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-70/to-amend-h-r-3324-by-eliminating-the-rice (accessed 2026-10-17).