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House roll call 1263 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1980

To amend the howard substitute to H.R. 6417, surface transportation authorization, by providing transportation for the handicapped with comparable trip time on

On Dec 4, 1980, the House voted 94–253 (HR 6417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–134, Republicans 14–120. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 94 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
94
No
253
Did not vote
92
Date
Dec 4, 1980

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 120 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 134 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the howard substitute to H.R. 6417…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1263/to-amend-the-howard-substitute-to-h-r-6417 (accessed 2026-10-17).