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House roll call 957 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1980

To recommit H.R. 5200 to the committee on judiciary with instructions to add an amendment transferring the adjudication process of fair housing cases from HUD a

On Jun 12, 1980, the House voted 196–209 (HR 5200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 71–181, Republicans 125–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
196
No
209
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 12, 1980

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 30 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 181 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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