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House roll call 978 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7477, amends the internal revenue code to provide a three month extension of the taxes which are transferred to the airport a

On Jun 17, 1980, the House voted 394–20 (HR 7477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–9, Republicans 145–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
394
No
20
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7477: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a 3-month extension of the taxes which are transferred to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

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. 7477…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-978/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7477 (accessed 2026-10-17).