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House roll call 1259 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1978

To close all debate on the harkin amendment (see RC 636) to H.R. 12514 in five minutes.

On Aug 2, 1978, the House voted 171–228 (HR 12514). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–150, Republicans 59–78. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 171 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
171
No
228
Did not vote
42
Date
Aug 2, 1978

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 78 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 150 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 91 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 close all debate on the harkin amendment…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1259/to-close-all-debate-on-the-harkin-amendment-see (accessed 2026-10-16).

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