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House roll call 817 · 96th Congress · Mar 26, 1980

To pass H.R. 5741, amending the internal revenue code to provide that the interest on mortgage subsidy bonds will not be exempt from federal income tax and to e

On Mar 26, 1980, the House voted 238–178 (HR 5741). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–82, Republicans 58–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 140 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
238
No
178
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 26, 1980

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 98 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats182 yes · 82 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 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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