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House roll call 1250 · 96th Congress · Dec 2, 1980

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 598, authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobi

On Dec 2, 1980, the House voted 317–57 (HJR 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–16, Republicans 103–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 58 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
317
No
57
Did not vote
65
Date
Dec 2, 1980

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 42 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 16 no · 50 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 suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-1250/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).