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House roll call 980 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To amend H.R. 7542, supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1980, by increasing appropriations for food for peace by $42.86 million and rescinding $100 million a

On Jun 17, 1980, the House voted 346–47 (HR 7542). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–31, Republicans 134–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 47 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
346
No
47
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 31 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7542, supplemental…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-980/to-amend-h-r-7542-supplemental-appropriations-for-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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