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House roll call 1103 · 96th Congress · Aug 25, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6308, providing for an accelerated program of research and development of magnetic fusion energy technologies leading to the

On Aug 25, 1980, the House voted 365–7 (HR 6308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–4, Republicans 136–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
365
No
7
Did not vote
67
Date
Aug 25, 1980

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 4 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6308: A bill to provide for an accelerated program of research and development of magnetic fusion energy technologies leading to the construction and successful operation of a magnetic fusion demonstration plant in the United States before the end of the 20th century to be carried out by the Department of Energy.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6308…: House Vote, Aug 25, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1103/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6308 (accessed 2026-10-17).