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House roll call 1077 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1980

To pass H.R. 7831, transportation appropriations. (motion passed)

On Jul 31, 1980, the House voted 306–88 (HR 7831). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–40, Republicans 95–49. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 89 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
306
No
88
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 31, 1980

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 49 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 40 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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 pass H.R. 7831, transportation…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1077/to-pass-h-r-7831-transportation-appropriations-motion-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).