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House roll call 853 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1980

To order the previous question, ending debate on H. RES. 649, providing for technical corrections to the amendments made in order by H. RES. 642. (motion passed

On Apr 30, 1980, the House voted 225–180 (HRES 649). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–49, Republicans 19–137. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
225
No
180
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 137 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 49 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question, ending…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-853/to-order-the-previous-question-ending-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-16).

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