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House roll call 1258 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1978

To amend H.R. 12514 by prohibiting the delivery of weapons to chile if the sale of such weapons occurred before enactment of this bill.

On Aug 2, 1978, the House voted 146–260 (HR 12514). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 130–144, Republicans 19–120. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 149 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
146
No
260
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 2, 1978

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 120 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 144 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 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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