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House roll call 1030 · 95th Congress · May 25, 1978

To amend H.R. 9400, the bill protecting the rights of institutionalized persons, by reinstating language that would extend coverage under this act to persons in

On May 25, 1978, the House voted 178–109 (HR 9400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 141–53, Republicans 43–56. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
178
No
109
Did not vote
148
Date
May 25, 1978

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 56 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 53 no · 100 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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