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House roll call 906 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1980

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 6942, international security and development cooperation. (motion passed)

On May 22, 1980, the House voted 311–24 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–5, Republicans 112–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
311
No
24
Did not vote
104
Date
May 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 19 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 5 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6942: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, and refugee assistance, 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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