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House roll call 1227 · 96th Congress · Nov 13, 1980

To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by eliminating the state share of revenue sharing. (motion failed)

On Nov 13, 1980, the House voted 158–215 (HR 7112). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 129–121, Republicans 34–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
158
No
215
Did not vote
55
Date
Nov 13, 1980

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 101 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats129 yes · 121 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 more.

The bill

H.R. 7112: A bill to authorize an extension and amendment of the revenue sharing program to provide general purpose fiscal assistance to local governments, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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