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House roll call 1043 · 96th Congress · Jul 22, 1980

To amend H.R. 7584 by prohibiting use of funds by the legal services corp. To provide legal assistance in promoting, defending or protecting homosexuality. (mot

On Jul 22, 1980, the House voted 290–113 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 162–95, Republicans 130–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 115 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
290
No
113
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 95 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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