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House roll call 1173 · 95th Congress · Jul 12, 1978

To amend H.R. 15, the bill extending the elementary and secondary education act for an additional five years, by allowing local educational agencies who have co

On Jul 12, 1978, the House voted 150–240 (HR 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–200, Republicans 95–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
150
No
240
Did not vote
47
Date
Jul 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 41 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 200 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 15: A bill to extend for 5 years certain elementary, secondary, and other education programs.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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