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House roll call 1256 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 821, the rule providing for the consideration of conference reports, authority to declare recesses, and motions to suspend the rules. (motio

On Dec 3, 1980, the House voted 227–140 (HRES 821). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–6, Republicans 5–149. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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

227

No

140

Did not vote

43

Date

Dec 3, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.