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House roll call 1045 · 96th Congress · Jul 22, 1980

To amend H.R. 7584 by striking the provisions for the U.S. Metric board. (motion failed)

On Jul 22, 1980, the House voted 113–265 (HR 7584). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–186, Republicans 66–80. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 114 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
113
No
265
Did not vote
60
Date
Jul 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 80 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 186 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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