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House roll call 995 · 95th Congress · May 19, 1978

To recommit H.R. 39 to the committees on interior and insular designs and merchant marine and fisheries, with instructions to report it back forthwith with the

On May 19, 1978, the House voted 67–242 (HR 39). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–206, Republicans 42–69. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
67
No
242
Did not vote
94
Date
May 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 69 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 206 no · 58 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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