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House roll call 801 · 96th Congress · Mar 18, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6631, providing for the settlement of the land claims of the cayuga indian nation in the state of new york. (motion failed; 2

On Mar 18, 1980, the House voted 187–201 (HR 6631). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 186–71, Republicans 13–135. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
187
No
201
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 18, 1980

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 135 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 71 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6631…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-801/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6631 (accessed 2026-10-17).