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House roll call 843 · 96th Congress · Apr 22, 1980

To amend H. J. RES. 521, draft registration, by prohibiting use of funds for any system of mandatory registration. (motion failed)

On Apr 22, 1980, the House voted 84–319 (HJRES 521). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–183, Republicans 10–136. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
84
No
319
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 136 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 183 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 amend H. J. RES. 521, draft registration…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-843/to-amend-h-j-res-521-draft-registration-by (accessed 2026-10-17).