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House roll call 1237 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 12157, the bill amending and extending the export-import bank act for an additional five years. The long (MD) amendment prohibits the export-impo

On Jul 27, 1978, the House voted 197–199 (HR 12157). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 135–135, Republicans 68–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 203 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
197
No
199
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 27, 1978

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 71 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 135 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 123 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 amend H.R. 12157, the bill amending and…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1237/to-amend-h-r-12157-the-bill-amending-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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