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House roll call 982 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1980

To amend H.R. 7542, supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1980, by reducing the construction appropriation for the corps of engineers by $58 million and provid

On Jun 18, 1980, the House voted 185–230 (HR 7542). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–164, Republicans 84–68. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 171 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
185
No
230
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 18, 1980

By party

  • Republicans84 yes · 68 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 164 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 91 more.

The bill

H.R. 7542: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, rescinding certain budget authority, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 7542, supplemental…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-982/to-amend-h-r-7542-supplemental-appropriations-for-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).