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House roll call 1252 · 96th Congress · Dec 2, 1980

To amend howard substitute to H.R. 6417, surface transportation authorization, by providing that alternative transportations systems providing mobility for the

On Dec 2, 1980, the House voted 181–183 (HR 6417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–169, Republicans 125–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
181
No
183
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 169 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend howard substitute to H.R. 6417…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1252/to-amend-howard-substitute-to-h-r-6417-surface (accessed 2026-10-17).