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House roll call 1177 · 95th Congress · Jul 13, 1978

To agree to an amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 15. The ashbrook substitute provides for the distribution of the authorized funds by me

On Jul 13, 1978, the House voted 79–290 (HR 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–230, Republicans 61–62. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 79 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
79
No
290
Did not vote
70
Date
Jul 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 62 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 230 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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