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House roll call 942 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1980

To amend H.R. 6942 by prohibiting development assistance to any country which is a member of opec. (motion failed)

On Jun 5, 1980, the House voted 177–198 (HR 6942). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–145, Republicans 92–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 139 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
177
No
198
Did not vote
64
Date
Jun 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 54 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 145 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 59 more.

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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