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House roll call 1075 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1980

To amend H.R. 7831, transportation appropriations, by providing for the reconstruction of the railroad bridge over the hudson river at poughkeepsie, new york. (

On Jul 31, 1980, the House voted 129–263 (HR 7831). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–178, Republicans 55–89. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 133 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
129
No
263
Did not vote
40
Date
Jul 31, 1980

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 89 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 178 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 53 more.

The bill

H.R. 7831: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,1981, 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. 7831, transportation…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1075/to-amend-h-r-7831-transportation-appropriations-by-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).