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House roll call 1137 · 96th Congress · Sep 9, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7956, making various changes in the tax laws. (motion passed; 2/3 required)

On Sep 9, 1980, the House voted 375–6 (HR 7956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–2, Republicans 142–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
375
No
6
Did not vote
58
Date
Sep 9, 1980

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 2 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7956: A bill to make various changes in the tax laws.

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. 7956…: House Vote, Sep 9, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1137/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7956 (accessed 2026-10-17).