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House roll call 868 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1980

To amend H. CON. RES. 307 by striking the reconciliation language in the resolution that instructs eight house and eight Senate authorizing committees to report

On May 7, 1980, the House voted 127–289 (HCR 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 107–161, Republicans 20–131. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 127 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
127
No
289
Did not vote
21
Date
May 7, 1980

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 131 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats107 yes · 161 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 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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