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House roll call 890 · 96th Congress · May 20, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6940, a bill strengthening the authority of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act to assure the safety and nutrition of in

On May 20, 1980, the House voted 388–15 (HJ 6940). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–4, Republicans 142–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
388
No
15
Did not vote
33
Date
May 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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