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House roll call 779 · 96th Congress · Mar 6, 1980

To amend the ashbrook amendment to H.R. 3829, providing for increased participation by the U.S. In international development banks, by prohibiting use of funds

On Mar 6, 1980, the House voted 210–181 (HR 3829). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–54, Republicans 16–133. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
210
No
181
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 6, 1980

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 133 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 54 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 the ashbrook amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-779/to-amend-the-ashbrook-amendment-to-h-r-3829 (accessed 2026-10-17).