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House roll call 1143 · 96th Congress · Sep 9, 1980

To pass H.R. 7235, reforming economic regulation of railroads. (motion passed)

On Sep 9, 1980, the House voted 337–20 (HR 7235). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–16, Republicans 132–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
337
No
20
Did not vote
78
Date
Sep 9, 1980

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 16 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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