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House roll call 1006 · 95th Congress · May 22, 1978

To modify the committee amendment #6 to H.R. 10729, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for certain maritime programs of the department of

On May 22, 1978, the House voted 126–241 (HR 10729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–201, Republicans 83–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
126
No
241
Did not vote
57
Date
May 22, 1978

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 49 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 201 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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 modify the committee amendment #6 to H.R…: House Vote, May 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1006/to-modify-the-committee-amendment-6-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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