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House roll call 846 · 96th Congress · Apr 23, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 642, the rule providing for consideration of H. CON. RES. 307, budget resolution. (motion passed)

On Apr 23, 1980, the House voted 261–143 (HRES 642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–40, Republicans 43–106. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
261
No
143
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 23, 1980

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 106 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 40 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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