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House roll call 1235 · 95th Congress · Jul 26, 1978

To pass H.R. 7577, the bill amending and extending the economic opportunity act of 1964 for three additional years, through fiscal year 1981.

On Jul 26, 1978, the House voted 346–38 (HR 7577). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–14, Republicans 114–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
346
No
38
Did not vote
55
Date
Jul 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 14 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7577: A bill to amend the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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