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House roll call 763 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 545, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies conducted by the committee on public works and transportation. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 307–92 (HRES 545). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–14, Republicans 74–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
307
No
92
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 78 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 14 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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