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House roll call 974 · 95th Congress · May 15, 1978

To pass H.R. 11291, the bill authorizing appropriations for the federal fire prevention and control act of 1974.

On May 15, 1978, the House voted 360–11 (HR 11291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–6, Republicans 125–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
360
No
11
Did not vote
68
Date
May 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 6 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11291: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and to change the name of the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to the United States Fire Administration.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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