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House roll call 1217 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and adopt the conference report on S. 1159, authorizing appropriations for the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act of 1966 and TH

On Oct 1, 1980, the House voted 209–192 (S 1159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–64, Republicans 24–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
209
No
192
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 132 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 64 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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 adopt the…: House Vote, Oct 1, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1217/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-the-conference-report (accessed 2026-10-17).

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