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House roll call 842 · 95th Congress · Mar 20, 1978

To order a second on the ford (mi) motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11274, the bill amending title IV of the higher education act of 1965 with respect

On Mar 20, 1978, the House voted 156–218 (HR 11274). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 166–100, Republicans 6–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
156
No
218
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 132 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats166 yes · 100 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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