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House roll call 1200 · 96th Congress · Sep 30, 1980

To agree to H. RES.798, providing for floor consideration for H.R. 8146, providing federal supplemental unemployment compensation. (motion passed)

On Sep 30, 1980, the House voted 258–127 (HRES 798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–20, Republicans 37–107. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
258
No
127
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 107 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 20 no · 39 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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