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House roll call 891 · 96th Congress · May 20, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7102, to promote the recruitment and retention of physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health care personnel in the depart

On May 20, 1980, the House voted 406–1 (HR 7102). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–1, Republicans 155–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
406
No
1
Did not vote
29
Date
May 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7102: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote the recruitment and retention of physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health-care personnel in the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans' Administration, 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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