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House roll call 871 · 96th Congress · May 8, 1980

To approve the journal of may 7, 1980. (motion passed)

On May 8, 1980, the House voted 370–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–7, Republicans 135–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
370
No
14
Did not vote
55
Date
May 8, 1980

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 7 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 approve the journal of may 7, 1980…: House Vote, May 8, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-871/to-approve-the-journal-of-may-7-1980-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).