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House roll call 699 · 96th Congress · Feb 6, 1980

To recommit H.R. 5507, reduction of unemployment compensation by retirement benefits, to committee on ways and means with instructions to add an amendment chang

On Feb 6, 1980, the House voted 188–215 (HR 5507). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–205, Republicans 136–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
188
No
215
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 6, 1980

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 205 no · 17 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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