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House roll call 1251 · 96th Congress · Dec 2, 1980

To amend howard substitute to H.R. 6417, surface transportation authorization, by restoring the committee reported funding formula for grants for mass transit c

On Dec 2, 1980, the House voted 109–266 (HR 6417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–219, Republicans 96–47. 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
109
No
266
Did not vote
64
Date
Dec 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 47 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 219 no · 47 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend howard substitute to H.R. 6417…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1251/to-amend-howard-substitute-to-h-r-6417-surface (accessed 2026-10-17).