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House roll call 236 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To pass H.R. 1139.

On May 18, 1977, the House voted 393–19 (HR 1139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 271–4, Republicans 122–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
393
No
19
Did not vote
29
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats271 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1139: A bill to extend through fiscal year 1982 certain child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 1139.: House Vote, May 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-236/to-pass-h-r-1139 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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