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House roll call 1142 · 96th Congress · Sep 9, 1980

To amend H.R. 7235, reforming economic regulation of railroads, by creating a rail land bank to aquire track, rights of way, and other real property. (motion fa

On Sep 9, 1980, the House voted 45–310 (HR 7235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–186, Republicans 8–128. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
45
No
310
Did not vote
81
Date
Sep 9, 1980

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 128 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 186 no · 57 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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