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House roll call 745 · 96th Congress · Feb 27, 1980

To table H. RES. 571, a resolution of inquiry directing the attorney general of the United States to furnish certain information relative to the abscam investig

On Feb 27, 1980, the House voted 404–4 (HRES 571). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–2, Republicans 148–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
404
No
4
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats256 yes · 2 no · 22 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 table H. RES. 571, a resolution of…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-745/to-table-h-res-571-a-resolution-of-inquiry (accessed 2026-10-17).