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House roll call 928 · 96th Congress · May 30, 1980

To consider H. RES. 691, the rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 7428, extending the present public debt limit through june 30, 1980. (motion failed; 2

On May 30, 1980, the House voted 189–153 (HRES 691). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–32, Republicans 3–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
189
No
153
Did not vote
64
Date
May 30, 1980

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 132 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 32 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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