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House roll call 1242 · 96th Congress · Nov 19, 1980

To amend H.R. 7548, farm credit act amendment, by requiring all loans, discounts and purchases be subject to regulations of the farm credit administration and s

On Nov 19, 1980, the House voted 132–231 (HR 7548). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–198, Republicans 104–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
132
No
231
Did not vote
77
Date
Nov 19, 1980

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 33 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 198 no · 54 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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