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House roll call 688 · 96th Congress · Jan 31, 1980

To amend H.R. 5980 by substituting the general revenue sharing formula for the allocation provisions in the bill for targeted fiscal assistance. (motion failed)

On Jan 31, 1980, the House voted 185–221 (HR 5980). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–201, Republicans 128–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
185
No
221
Did not vote
31
Date
Jan 31, 1980

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 201 no · 21 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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