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House roll call 1248 · 96th Congress · Dec 1, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1280, to provide assistance to states and to political subdivisions within states to promote national energy objectives. (motio

On Dec 1, 1980, the House voted 164–192 (S 1280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–82, Republicans 26–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
164
No
192
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 1, 1980

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 111 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 82 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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