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House roll call 1000 · 95th Congress · May 22, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 11779, the bill authorizing the secretary of agriculture to expand the existing education extension program on f

On May 22, 1978, the House voted 377–7 (HR 11779). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–6, Republicans 129–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
377
No
7
Did not vote
55
Date
May 22, 1978

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 6 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11779: A bill to provide for an expanded and comprehensive extension program for forest and rangeland renewable resources.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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