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House roll call 1159 · 96th Congress · Sep 17, 1980

To agree to a conference report on S. 1125, to improve and extend the federal crop insurance program. (motion passed)

On Sep 17, 1980, the House voted 235–150 (S 1125). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–68, Republicans 66–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 134 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
235
No
150
Did not vote
43
Date
Sep 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 88 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 68 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 54 more.

The bill

S. 1125: A bill to improve and expand the Federal crop insurance program, 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 agree to a conference report on S. 1125…: House Vote, Sep 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1159/to-agree-to-a-conference-report-on-s-1125 (accessed 2026-10-17).