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House roll call 787 · 96th Congress · Mar 11, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 595, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 6029, international sugar agreement. (motion passed)

On Mar 11, 1980, the House voted 371–18 (HRES 595). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–7, Republicans 133–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
371
No
18
Did not vote
51
Date
Mar 11, 1980

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 7 no · 35 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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