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Senate roll call 344 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by striking the word "indirectly" thus allowing indirect aid to cuba, and allowing U.S. Participation in the international development banks.

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 50–44 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–23, Republicans 18–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

50

No

44

Did not vote

7

Date

Oct 9, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.