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House roll call 1481 · 95th Congress · Oct 5, 1978

To table the dickinson motion to instruct the house conferees on H.R. 13635 to insist on house language concerning the consolidation of army and navy helicopter

On Oct 5, 1978, the House voted 165–225 (HR 13635). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 151–108, Republicans 15–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
165
No
225
Did not vote
49
Date
Oct 5, 1978

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 118 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 108 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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