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House roll call 960 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by reducing the budget authority and the outlays for programs of the department of health, education and welfare by $3.15 billion. (t

On May 10, 1978, the House voted 192–205 (HCR 559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–199, Republicans 131–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
192
No
205
Did not vote
31
Date
May 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 199 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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