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House roll call 738 · 95th Congress · Feb 6, 1978

To modify the foley substitute amendment (see RC 40) for H.R. 6362, the bill establishing a committee to advise Congress and the secretary of agriculture on the

On Feb 6, 1978, the House voted 136–239 (HR 6362). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–138, Republicans 26–102. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 138 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
136
No
239
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 6, 1978

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 102 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 138 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 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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Capitol Receipts, “To modify the foley substitute amendment…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-738/to-modify-the-foley-substitute-amendment-see-rc-40 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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