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House roll call 762 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 523, providing for the expenses of investigations and studies by the committee on post office and civil service. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 206–194 (HRES 523). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–67, Republicans 25–127. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
206
No
194
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 127 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 67 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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