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House roll call 834 · 96th Congress · Apr 15, 1980

To pass H.R. 6554, authorizing appropriations for fiscal 1981 and 1982 for certain maritime programs of the department of commerce. (motion passed)

On Apr 15, 1980, the House voted 320–50 (HR 6554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–22, Republicans 109–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
320
No
50
Did not vote
68
Date
Apr 15, 1980

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 30 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 22 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6554: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 and 1982 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce, 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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