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House roll call 979 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 7542, making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1

On Jun 17, 1980, the House voted 394–7 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–4, Republicans 150–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
394
No
7
Did not vote
38
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 4 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7542: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, rescinding certain budget authority, 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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