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House roll call 1212 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7103, to amend the hazardous materials transportation act and the independent safety board act of 1974 to authorize additiona

On Oct 1, 1980, the House voted 162–247 (HR 7103). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–119, Republicans 25–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
247
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 130 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 119 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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