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House roll call 789 · 96th Congress · Mar 11, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 548, to provide for the expenses of investigations and studies to be conducted by the committee on the judiciary. (motion passed)

On Mar 11, 1980, the House voted 260–139 (HRES 548). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–24, Republicans 32–115. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
260
No
139
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 11, 1980

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 115 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 24 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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