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House roll call 1278 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

To amend H.R. 13635 by increasing the appropriations for the incentive programs for the different branches of the reserve and of the national guard.

On Aug 7, 1978, the House voted 257–121 (HR 13635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–100, Republicans 104–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 127 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
257
No
121
Did not vote
50
Date
Aug 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 100 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 more.

The bill

H.R. 13635: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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