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House roll call 1124 · 96th Congress · Sep 3, 1980

To amend H.R. 8061, making appropriations for the government of the district of columbia, by prohibiting use of any of these funds to pay for abortions. (motion

On Sep 3, 1980, the House voted 182–192 (HR 8061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 90–155, Republicans 98–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
182
No
192
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 3, 1980

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 42 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 155 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 more.

The bill

H.R. 8061: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

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. 8061, making appropriations…: House Vote, Sep 3, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1124/to-amend-h-r-8061-making-appropriations-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).