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House roll call 991 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1978

To modify the udall amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for the meeds substitute amendment for H.R. 39. The young modifying amendments would reduce

On May 18, 1978, the House voted 141–251 (HR 39). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–218, Republicans 89–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
141
No
251
Did not vote
37
Date
May 18, 1978

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 45 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 218 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 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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