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House roll call 739 · 96th Congress · Feb 26, 1980

To amend H.R. 6081 by requiring the President to certify to Congress, prior to releasing any assistance to the government of nicaragua, that that government has

On Feb 26, 1980, the House voted 392–3 (HR 6081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–3, Republicans 143–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
392
No
3
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 26, 1980

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 3 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6081: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance in support of peaceful and democratic processes of development in Central America.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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