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House roll call 1271 · 95th Congress · Aug 3, 1978

To modify the young (FL) amendment (see RC 645) to H.R. 12931. The modifying harkin amendment would prohibit use of these funds for indirect aid to chile, arge

On Aug 3, 1978, the House voted 41–360 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–227, Republicans 3–133. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 41 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
41
No
360
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 3, 1978

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 133 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 227 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

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 modify the young (FL) amendment (see RC…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1271/to-modify-the-young-fl-amendment-see-rc-645 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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