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House roll call 798 · 96th Congress · Mar 12, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 605, waiving certain points of order against the conference report on H.R. 3919. (motion passed)

On Mar 12, 1980, the House voted 252–154 (HRES 605). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–39, Republicans 36–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
252
No
154
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 12, 1980

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 118 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 39 no · 22 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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