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House roll call 680 · 96th Congress · Jan 28, 1980

To amend H.R. 4788, water resource development, by deleting authorizations for certain water projects in missouri, virginia, kentucky, west virginia, mississipp

On Jan 28, 1980, the House voted 117–263 (HR 4788). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–173, Republicans 48–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 122 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
117
No
263
Did not vote
53
Date
Jan 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 92 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 173 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 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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