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House roll call 940 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1980

To amend H.R. 6942 by prohibiting use of economic support funds for assistance to syria. (motion passed)

On Jun 5, 1980, the House voted 320–71 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–64, Republicans 144–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
320
No
71
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 64 no · 37 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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