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House roll call 996 · 96th Congress · Jun 20, 1980

To amend H.R. 7584 by providing that no more than 90% of funds appropriated for the state department shall be expended, except for any sums appropriated for the

On Jun 20, 1980, the House voted 151–157 (HR 7584). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–156, Republicans 116–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
151
No
157
Did not vote
98
Date
Jun 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 19 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 156 no · 73 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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