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House roll call 1063 · 96th Congress · Jul 28, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1916, authorizing operations by the overseas private investment corporation in the people's republic of china. (motion passed;

On Jul 28, 1980, the House voted 328–55 (S 1916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–20, Republicans 105–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 57 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
328
No
55
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 37 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 20 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1916: A bill to authorize operations by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) in the People's Republic of China.

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 S. 1916…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1063/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1916-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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