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House roll call 700 · 96th Congress · Feb 6, 1980

To pass H.R. 5507, reduction of unemployment compensation by retirement benefits. (motion passed)

On Feb 6, 1980, the House voted 306–97 (HR 5507). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–22, Republicans 73–75. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
306
No
97
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 6, 1980

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 75 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 22 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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