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House roll call 727 · 96th Congress · Feb 21, 1980

To agree to consider H. RES. 581, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 6081, central american assistance. (motion failed; 2/3's required)

On Feb 21, 1980, the House voted 233–155 (HRES 581). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–31, Republicans 13–124. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
233
No
155
Did not vote
51
Date
Feb 21, 1980

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 124 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 31 no · 28 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 agree to consider H. RES. 581, the rule…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-727/to-agree-to-consider-h-res-581-the-rule (accessed 2026-10-17).