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House roll call 757 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 538, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on ways and means. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 250–151 (HRES 538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–37, Republicans 38–114. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
250
No
151
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 114 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 37 no · 30 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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