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House roll call 844 · 96th Congress · Apr 22, 1980

To agree to H. J. RES. 521, making additional funds available by transfer for fiscal 1980 for the selective service system. (motion passed)

On Apr 22, 1980, the House voted 219–180 (HJRES 521). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 139–121, Republicans 87–65. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 186 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
219
No
180
Did not vote
28
Date
Apr 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 65 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats139 yes · 121 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 106 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 agree to H. J. RES. 521, making…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-844/to-agree-to-h-j-res-521-making-additional (accessed 2026-10-17).