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House roll call 761 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 527, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on foreign affairs. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 220–175 (HRES 527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–57, Republicans 32–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
220
No
175
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 118 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 57 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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