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House roll call 766 · 96th Congress · Feb 28, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 543, providing for the expenses of investigation and studies by the committee on house administration. (motion passed)

On Feb 28, 1980, the House voted 232–161 (HRES 543). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–48, Republicans 37–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
232
No
161
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 28, 1980

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 113 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 48 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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