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House roll call 1161 · 96th Congress · Sep 17, 1980

To amend H.R. 7244, a bill amending the bretton woods agreement act authorizing consent to an increase in the U.S. Quota in the IMF, restricting the availabilit

On Sep 17, 1980, the House voted 156–248 (HR 7244). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–190, Republicans 92–62. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 130 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
156
No
248
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 62 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 190 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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