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House roll call 957 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by reducing both the budget authority and the outlays for international affairs by $56 million so as to delete the food for peace fund

On May 10, 1978, the House voted 146–254 (HCR 559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–191, Republicans 74–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
146
No
254
Did not vote
24
Date
May 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 71 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats81 yes · 191 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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