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House roll call 755 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 535, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on science and technology. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 257–145 (HRES 535). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–36, Republicans 42–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
257
No
145
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 109 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 36 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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