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House roll call 1273 · 95th Congress · Aug 3, 1978

To amend H.R. 12931 by reducing all of the appropriations not required by law by 2%, except for the economic support funds for israel, egypt, and jordan.

On Aug 3, 1978, the House voted 293–52 (HR 12931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–47, Republicans 117–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
293
No
52
Did not vote
93
Date
Aug 3, 1978

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 47 no · 68 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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