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Senate roll call 341 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To agree to division II of committee amendment to H.R. 4473 that strikes house language relative to assistance to angola, the central african empire, cambodia,

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 49–46 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–24, Republicans 19–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
49
No
46
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to division II of committee…: Senate Vote, Oct 9, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-341/to-agree-to-division-ii-of-committee-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).