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House roll call 1116 · 96th Congress · Aug 27, 1980

To amend H.R. 7998, labor HHS education appropriations, by reducing the appropriation for action by $4 million. (motion failed)

On Aug 27, 1980, the House voted 162–240 (HR 7998). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–213, Republicans 121–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
162
No
240
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 213 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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