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House roll call 1153 · 96th Congress · Sep 16, 1980

To amend H.R. 8105 by prohibiting the use of funds for the production of binary weapons. (motion failed)

On Sep 16, 1980, the House voted 125–276 (HR 8105). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 101–153, Republicans 24–125. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 125 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
125
No
276
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 16, 1980

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 125 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats101 yes · 153 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 8105: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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