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House roll call 1115 · 96th Congress · Aug 27, 1980

To amend H.R. 7998, labor HHS education appropriations, by prohibiting use of osha funds, with certain exceptions, to administer or enforce any safety standard

On Aug 27, 1980, the House voted 225–178 (HR 7998). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–159, Republicans 132–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
225
No
178
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats97 yes · 159 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 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-1115/to-amend-h-r-7998-labor-hhs-education-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).