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House roll call 683 · 96th Congress · Jan 30, 1980

To agree to a substitute for the fountain amendment to H.R. 5980 that raises the ineligibility percentage from 150% to 250%. The fountain amendment makes local

On Jan 30, 1980, the House voted 119–294 (HR 5980). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–177, Republicans 37–118. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 119 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
119
No
294
Did not vote
26
Date
Jan 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 118 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 177 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 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 agree to a substitute for the fountain…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-683/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-fountain-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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