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House roll call 921 · 95th Congress · Apr 26, 1978

To amend H.R. 8494 by explicitly stating that a communication that seeks to determine the existence or status of a legislative issue shall not be considered to

On Apr 26, 1978, the House voted 207–188 (HR 8494). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–182, Republicans 133–9. 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
207
No
188
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 182 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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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