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House roll call 976 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7177, making certain miscellaneous changes in the tax laws. (motion passed; 2/3 required)

On Jun 17, 1980, the House voted 393–17 (HR 7177). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–7, Republicans 143–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
393
No
17
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 7 no · 22 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7177…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-976/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7177 (accessed 2026-10-17).