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House roll call 895 · 96th Congress · May 21, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 656, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 5200, revising the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing under the civil rights a

On May 21, 1980, the House voted 382–7 (HRES 656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 244–1, Republicans 139–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
382
No
7
Did not vote
50
Date
May 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 1 no · 35 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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