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House roll call 697 · 96th Congress · Feb 5, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 544, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 5507, amending the internal revenue code to eliminate the requirement that states reduce t

On Feb 5, 1980, the House voted 244–158 (HRES 544). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–24, Republicans 14–134. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 38 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

244

No

158

Did not vote

38

Date

Feb 5, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.