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House roll call 728 · 96th Congress · Feb 21, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 579, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 3789, providing for a great plains conservation program. (motion passed)

On Feb 21, 1980, the House voted 384–2 (HRES 579). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–1, Republicans 134–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
384
No
2
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 1 no · 28 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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