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House roll call 1516 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1978

To recommit H.R. 12370 to the committee on interstate and foreign commerce with instructions to report it back forthwith with an amendment prohibiting the use o

On Oct 13, 1978, the House voted 137–232 (HR 12370). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–191, Republicans 79–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
137
No
232
Did not vote
57
Date
Oct 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 49 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 191 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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