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House roll call 1147 · 96th Congress · Sep 15, 1980

To order a second on the mccormack motion to suspend the rules on H.R. 6865, to authorize the department of energy to carry out a high level nuclear waste manag

On Sep 15, 1980, the House voted 244–0 (HR 6865). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–0, Republicans 108–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
244
No
0
Did not vote
194
Date
Sep 15, 1980

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 0 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 0 no · 142 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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