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House roll call 1261 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1980

To amend howard substitute to H.R. 6417, surface transportation authorization, by providing formula grant funding for urbanized areas at not less than the amoun

On Dec 4, 1980, the House voted 86–286 (HR 6417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–190, Republicans 45–97. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 86 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
86
No
286
Did not vote
67
Date
Dec 4, 1980

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 97 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 190 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 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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