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House roll call 1186 · 95th Congress · Jul 17, 1978

To recommit H.R. 12163 to the committee on science and technology with instructions to report it back forthwith with an amendment authorizing the secretary of e

On Jul 17, 1978, the House voted 157–238 (HR 12163). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 140–137, Republicans 23–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 160 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
157
No
238
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 108 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 137 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 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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