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House roll call 1206 · 96th Congress · Sep 30, 1980

To agree to consider H. RES. 799, waiving certain points of order against the conference report on S. 1946, reforming the economic regulation of railroads. (mot

On Sep 30, 1980, the House voted 372–12 (HRES 799). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–6, Republicans 139–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
372
No
12
Did not vote
56
Date
Sep 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 6 no · 41 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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