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House roll call 793 · 96th Congress · Mar 11, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 583, to provide for the expenses of investigations and studies conducted by the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. (motion passed

On Mar 11, 1980, the House voted 271–132 (HRES 583). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–31, Republicans 45–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
271
No
132
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 11, 1980

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 101 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 31 no · 23 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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