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House roll call 1221 · 96th Congress · Oct 2, 1980

To postpone further consideration of H. RES. 794, expelling representative michael j. Meyers of pennsylvania. (motion failed)

On Oct 2, 1980, the House voted 75–332 (HRES 794). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–186, Republicans 5–147. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
75
No
332
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 147 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 186 no · 24 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 postpone further consideration of H. RES…: House Vote, Oct 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1221/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-h-res-794-expelling (accessed 2026-10-17).