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House roll call 1078 · 96th Congress · Aug 18, 1980

To amend H.R. 7262, housing and community development, by increasing the mortgage ceilings for eligibility for the homeownership assistance program. (motion fai

On Aug 18, 1980, the House voted 117–247 (HR 7262). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 94–142, Republicans 23–107. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 117 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
117
No
247
Did not vote
74
Date
Aug 18, 1980

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 107 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats94 yes · 142 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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