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House roll call 921 · 96th Congress · May 29, 1980

To adjourn. (motion failed)

On May 29, 1980, the House voted 141–145. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 140–37, Republicans 3–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
141
No
145
Did not vote
152
Date
May 29, 1980

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 108 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 37 no · 103 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 adjourn. (motion failed): House Vote, May 29, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-921/to-adjourn-motion-failed (accessed 2026-10-13).