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House roll call 1089 · 96th Congress · Aug 20, 1980

To amend H.R. 7583 by prohibiting use of funds to pay for abortions, or administrative expenses of any health plan under the federal employees health benefit PR

On Aug 20, 1980, the House voted 228–170 (HR 7583). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–147, Republicans 124–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
228
No
170
Did not vote
34
Date
Aug 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 147 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 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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