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House roll call 1154 · 96th Congress · Sep 16, 1980

To amend H.R. 8105 by prohibiting the use of funds for a basing mode for the MX missile until 4/1/81. (motion failed)

On Sep 16, 1980, the House voted 141–256 (HR 8105). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 118–136, Republicans 25–123. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 143 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
141
No
256
Did not vote
38
Date
Sep 16, 1980

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 123 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats118 yes · 136 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 63 more.

The bill

H.R. 8105: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,1981, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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