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House roll call 1222 · 96th Congress · Oct 2, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 794, expelling rep. Michael j. Meyers of pennsylvania. (motion passed; 2/3 required)

On Oct 2, 1980, the House voted 376–30 (HRES 794). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–29, Republicans 152–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
376
No
30
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 29 no · 25 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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