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House roll call 741 · 95th Congress · Feb 7, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 872, the rule to consider H.R. 6805, the bill to establish a federal agency for consumer protection.

On Feb 7, 1978, the House voted 271–138 (HRE 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–38, Republicans 37–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
271
No
138
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 101 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 38 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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