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House roll call 1087 · 95th Congress · Jun 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 12929 by striking language that prohibits use of the authorized funds for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if TH

On Jun 13, 1978, the House voted 122–287 (HR 12929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 108–167, Republicans 20–125. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 128 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
122
No
287
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 125 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 167 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 more.

The bill

H.R. 12929: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 12929 by striking language…: House Vote, Jun 13, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1087/to-amend-h-r-12929-by-striking-language-that (accessed 2026-10-17).