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House roll call 1246 · 96th Congress · Dec 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5935, to protect the privacy of medical information maintained by medical care facilities. (motion failed; 2/3 required)

On Dec 1, 1980, the House voted 97–259 (HR 5935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–128, Republicans 7–131. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 98 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
97
No
259
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 131 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 128 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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