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House roll call 753 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 554, providing funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies by the committee on agriculture. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 288–115 (HRES 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–17, Republicans 54–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
288
No
115
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 98 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 17 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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