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House roll call 863 · 96th Congress · May 1, 1980

To pass H. J. RES. 541, making additional funds available by transfer for fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1980 for the federal trade commission. (motion passed)

On May 1, 1980, the House voted 284–96 (HJRES 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–31, Republicans 71–69. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 100 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
284
No
96
Did not vote
52
Date
May 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 69 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 31 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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 pass H. J. RES. 541, making additional…: House Vote, May 1, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-863/to-pass-h-j-res-541-making-additional-funds (accessed 2026-10-16).

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