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House roll call 937 · 95th Congress · May 3, 1978

To agree to an amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for the mitchell (MD) amendment (see RC 276) to H. CON. RES. 559. The stratton amendment would i

On May 3, 1978, the House voted 142–262 (HCR 559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–198, Republicans 71–67. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
142
No
262
Did not vote
31
Date
May 3, 1978

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 67 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 198 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 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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