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House roll call 833 · 96th Congress · Apr 15, 1980

To amend H.R. 6554, maritime authorization, by restoring the $1.68 million for modernization at the merchant marine academy that the bill transfers to the state

On Apr 15, 1980, the House voted 68–302 (HR 6554). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–202, Republicans 39–101. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 69 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
68
No
302
Did not vote
68
Date
Apr 15, 1980

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 101 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 202 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6554: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 and 1982 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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