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House roll call 1177 · 96th Congress · Sep 23, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6228, amending the communications act of 1934 providing that the FCC, in considering applications for the renewal of broadcas

On Sep 23, 1980, the House voted 215–176 (HR 6228). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–80, Republicans 48–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
215
No
176
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 23, 1980

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 99 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 80 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6228…: House Vote, Sep 23, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1177/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6228 (accessed 2026-10-17).