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House roll call 692 · 96th Congress · Jan 31, 1980

To pass H.R. 5980, anti recession fiscal assistance. (motion passed)

On Jan 31, 1980, the House voted 214–179 (HR 5980). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–67, Republicans 31–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
214
No
179
Did not vote
34
Date
Jan 31, 1980

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 118 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 67 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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