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House roll call 1213 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6228, to amend the communications act of 1934 to provide that the FCC, in considering applications for the renewal of broadca

On Oct 1, 1980, the House voted 310–97 (HR 6228). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–79, Republicans 136–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 97 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
310
No
97
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 79 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6228, to…: House Vote, Oct 1, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1213/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6228 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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