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House roll call 1071 · 95th Congress · Jun 7, 1978

To amend H.R. 12930 by restoring a $4.2 million authorization for law enforcement and investigative activities of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms, a

On Jun 7, 1978, the House voted 80–314 (HR 12930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–189, Republicans 10–131. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 84 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
80
No
314
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 131 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 189 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 12930: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 12930 by restoring a $4.2…: House Vote, Jun 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1071/to-amend-h-r-12930-by-restoring-a-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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