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House roll call 1249 · 96th Congress · Dec 2, 1980

To close to the public conference committee meetings on H.R. 8105, department of defense appropriations, when classified national security information is under

On Dec 2, 1980, the House voted 359–0 (HR 8105). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–0, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
359
No
0
Did not vote
80
Date
Dec 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 0 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8105: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,1981, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To close to the public conference committee…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1249/to-close-to-the-public-conference-committee-meetings-on (accessed 2026-10-17).