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House roll call 847 · 95th Congress · Mar 21, 1978

To pass H.R. 11518, the bill extending the public debt limit through july 31, 1978.

On Mar 21, 1978, the House voted 233–172 (HR 11518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–59, Republicans 28–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
233
No
172
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 21, 1978

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 117 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 59 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

The bill

H.R. 11518: A bill to extend the existing temporary debt limit.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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