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House roll call 851 · 96th Congress · Apr 29, 1980

To agree to a substitute for the conable amendment to H. CON. RES. 307 that sought to add $2.3 billion in budget authority and $1.7 billion in outlays to genera

On Apr 29, 1980, the House voted 146–271 (HCR 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–224, Republicans 108–48. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
146
No
271
Did not vote
21
Date
Apr 29, 1980

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 48 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 224 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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 conable…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-851/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-conable-amendment (accessed 2026-10-15).

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