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House roll call 1017 · 95th Congress · May 23, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1188, the rule to consider H.R. 10929, the bill authorizing appropriations to the department of defense for fiscal year 1979.

On May 23, 1978, the House voted 330–71 (HRE 1188). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 258–9, Republicans 74–62. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
330
No
71
Did not vote
38
Date
May 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 62 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats258 yes · 9 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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