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House roll call 869 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1980

To agree to sections 1 5 and 7 of H. CON. RES. 307. (motion passed)

On May 7, 1980, the House voted 225–193 (HCR 307). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–64, Republicans 22–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
225
No
193
Did not vote
15
Date
May 7, 1980

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 134 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 64 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to sections 1 5 and 7 of H. CON…: House Vote, May 7, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-869/to-agree-to-sections-1-5-and-7-of (accessed 2026-10-17).