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House roll call 748 · 96th Congress · Feb 27, 1980

To recommit H.R. 6081 to the committee on foreign affairs. (motion failed)

On Feb 27, 1980, the House voted 191–204 (HR 6081). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–186, Republicans 130–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
191
No
204
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 186 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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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