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House roll call 701 · 96th Congress · Feb 6, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 561, the rule providing for floor consideration of H.R. 2551, agricultural land protection. (motion passed)

On Feb 6, 1980, the House voted 301–94 (HRES 561). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–32, Republicans 83–62. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 94 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
301
No
94
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 6, 1980

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 62 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 32 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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