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House roll call 747 · 96th Congress · Feb 27, 1980

To amend H.R. 6081 by prohibiting use of authorized funds for assistance for any school or other educational facility which would house or employ cuban personne

On Feb 27, 1980, the House voted 235–166 (HR 6081). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 99–160, Republicans 141–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
235
No
166
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats99 yes · 160 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 more.

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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