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House roll call 723 · 96th Congress · Feb 20, 1980

To table d'amours motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3919. (see RC 60) (motion failed)

On Feb 20, 1980, the House voted 130–272 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 83–175, Republicans 47–97. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 130 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
130
No
272
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 20, 1980

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 97 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats83 yes · 175 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

The bill

H.R. 3919: A bill to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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