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House roll call 730 · 96th Congress · Feb 22, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 581, providing for floor consideration of H.R. 6081, central american aid. (motion passed)

On Feb 22, 1980, the House voted 251–60 (HRES 581). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–8, Republicans 52–52. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
251
No
60
Did not vote
125
Date
Feb 22, 1980

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 52 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 8 no · 69 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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