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House roll call 776 · 96th Congress · Mar 4, 1980

To agree to the conference report on S. 643, a bill amending the immigration and nationality act to revise the procedures for the admission of refugees. (motion

On Mar 4, 1980, the House voted 207–192 (S 643). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–79, Republicans 36–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
207
No
192
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 4, 1980

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 79 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

S. 643: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the procedures for the admission of refugees, to amend the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 to establish a more uniform basis for the provision of assistance to refugees, and for other purposes.

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 agree to the conference report on S. 643…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-776/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-643 (accessed 2026-10-17).