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House roll call 1255 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To pass H. J. RES. 637, continuing appropriations. (motion passed)

On Dec 3, 1980, the House voted 272–106 (HJR 637). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–34, Republicans 71–73. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
272
No
106
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 3, 1980

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 73 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 34 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. J. RES. 637, continuing…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1255/to-pass-h-j-res-637-continuing-appropriations-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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