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House roll call 1271 · 96th Congress · Dec 5, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8379, fiscal 1981 appropriation authorization for surface transportation. (motion failed; 2/3 required)

On Dec 5, 1980, the House voted 205–126 (HR 8379). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–110, Republicans 108–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
205
No
126
Did not vote
108
Date
Dec 5, 1980

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 17 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats97 yes · 110 no · 73 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8379…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1271/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8379 (accessed 2026-10-17).