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U.S. House election, 1980

The U.S. House election, 1980 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1980 which coincided with the election of Ronald Reagan as President. Reagan's victory also allowed many Republican House candidates to secure election, and the Republicans gained a net of 35 seats from the Democratic Party. The Democrats nonetheless retained a significant majority, unlike the Senate where Republicans gained control of the chamber.


Overall results

Party Total Seats (change) Seat percentage
Democratic Party 242 -35 55.6%
Independents 1 +1 0.2%
Republican Party 192 +34 44.1%
Totals 435 +0 100.0%

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Last updated: 05-31-2005 15:07:20
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