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House roll call 1440 · 95th Congress · Sep 26, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, S. 274, the bill prohibiting union organization and membership in the armed forces.

On Sep 26, 1978, the House voted 395–12 (S 274). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–12, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
395
No
12
Did not vote
30
Date
Sep 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 12 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 274: A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the Armed Forces.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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