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House roll call 1094 · 96th Congress · Aug 21, 1980

To amend H.R. 7262, housing and community development, by reducing the income eligibility standard for housing assistance from 80% of median income to 50%. (mot

On Aug 21, 1980, the House voted 71–326 (HR 7262). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–234, Republicans 58–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 71 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
71
No
326
Did not vote
43
Date
Aug 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 92 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 234 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 7262, housing and community…: House Vote, Aug 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1094/to-amend-h-r-7262-housing-and-community-development (accessed 2026-10-17).