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House roll call 1257 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 822, the rule providing for the consideration of reports from the committee on rules. (motion passed)

On Dec 3, 1980, the House voted 222–144 (HRES 822). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–7, Republicans 3–138. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
222
No
144
Did not vote
72
Date
Dec 3, 1980

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 138 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 7 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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