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House roll call 1114 · 96th Congress · Aug 27, 1980

To amend H.R. 7998, labor HHS education appropriations, by striking the low income energy assistance provisions, and instead appropriating $1.8 billion to be al

On Aug 27, 1980, the House voted 199–215 (HR 7998). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–126, Republicans 65–93. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 191 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
199
No
215
Did not vote
18
Date
Aug 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 93 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 126 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 111 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. 7998, labor HHS education…: House Vote, Aug 27, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1114/to-amend-h-r-7998-labor-hhs-education-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).