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House roll call 1039 · 96th Congress · Jul 21, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5409, establishing a commission on wartime relocation and internment of civilians to study any wrongs committed under executi

On Jul 21, 1980, the House voted 279–108 (HR 5409). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–49, Republicans 91–59. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 108 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
279
No
108
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 59 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 49 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5409…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1039/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5409 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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