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House roll call 1240 · 96th Congress · Nov 19, 1980

To amend H.R. 6704, juvenile justice and deliquency prevention authorization, by permitting juvenile courts to place status offenders and nonoffenders in secure

On Nov 19, 1980, the House voted 239–123 (HR 6704). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–116, Republicans 123–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
239
No
123
Did not vote
62
Date
Nov 19, 1980

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 15 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats124 yes · 116 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

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 amend H.R. 6704, juvenile justice and…: House Vote, Nov 19, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1240/to-amend-h-r-6704-juvenile-justice-and-deliquency (accessed 2026-10-17).