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House roll call 1085 · 96th Congress · Aug 20, 1980

To amend H.R. 7583 by prohibiting the use of IRS funds to disqualify any politically nonpartisan organization from an exemption as a nonprofit organization for

On Aug 20, 1980, the House voted 205–188 (HR 7583). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–182, Republicans 141–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
205
No
188
Did not vote
35
Date
Aug 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 182 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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