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House roll call 1095 · 96th Congress · Aug 21, 1980

To amend H.R. 7262, housing and community development, by limiting the authority of the secretary to increase section 8 (lower income housing assistance) rent l

On Aug 21, 1980, the House voted 204–183 (HR 7262). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–176, Republicans 136–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
204
No
183
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 176 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7262, housing and community…: House Vote, Aug 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1095/to-amend-h-r-7262-housing-and-community-development (accessed 2026-10-17).