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House roll call 1228 · 96th Congress · Nov 13, 1980

To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by excluding exported state severance taxes levied on energy natural resources from tax effort computations. (motion failed

On Nov 13, 1980, the House voted 159–205 (HR 7112). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 115–118, Republicans 45–88. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 160 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
159
No
205
Did not vote
74
Date
Nov 13, 1980

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 88 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats115 yes · 118 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 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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