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House roll call 780 · 95th Congress · Feb 26, 1978

To pass H.R. 5981, the bill extending the authorization of appropriations for the american folklife center and its programs.

On Feb 26, 1978, the House voted 306–80 (HR 5981). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–26, Republicans 73–54. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
306
No
80
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 54 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 26 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5981: A bill to amend the American Folklife Preservation Act to extend the authorizations of appropriations contained in such Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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