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House roll call 987 · 96th Congress · Jun 19, 1980

To amend H.R. 6418, providing for more effective regulation of motor carriers of property, by exempting from ICC regulation food or edible products or byproduct

On Jun 19, 1980, the House voted 113–287 (HR 6418). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–186, Republicans 48–102. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 114 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
113
No
287
Did not vote
38
Date
Jun 19, 1980

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 102 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 186 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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