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House roll call 821 · 96th Congress · Mar 27, 1980

To agree to H. RES. 608, authorizing an investigation into abscam by the committee on standards of official conduct. (motion passed)

On Mar 27, 1980, the House voted 382–1 (HRES 608). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–1, Republicans 144–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
382
No
1
Did not vote
55
Date
Mar 27, 1980

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 1 no · 39 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 608, authorizing an…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-821/to-agree-to-h-res-608-authorizing-an-investigation (accessed 2026-10-17).