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House roll call 1199 · 96th Congress · Sep 30, 1980

To order the previous question to end further debate on H. RES. 798, to provide consideration for H.R. 8146, providing federal supplemental unemployment compens

On Sep 30, 1980, the House voted 237–148 (HRES 798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–17, Republicans 13–131. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 30 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
237
No
148
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 131 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 17 no · 39 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 order the previous question to end…: House Vote, Sep 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1199/to-order-the-previous-question-to-end-further-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).