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House roll call 1178 · 96th Congress · Sep 23, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5340, extending certain authorities of the secretary of the interior with respect to water resources research and development

On Sep 23, 1980, the House voted 383–15 (HR 5340). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–4, Republicans 136–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
383
No
15
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 23, 1980

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 4 no · 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5340…: House Vote, Sep 23, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1178/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5340 (accessed 2026-10-17).