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House roll call 855 · 96th Congress · Apr 30, 1980

To end debate in 15 minutes on the mitchell substitute to H. CON. RES. 307. (see RC 206). (motion failed)

On Apr 30, 1980, the House voted 109–310 (HCR 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–159, Republicans 6–151. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 109 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
109
No
310
Did not vote
21
Date
Apr 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 151 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 159 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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