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House roll call 1196 · 95th Congress · Jul 18, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6075, the bill amending title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 so as to prohibit job discrimination on the ba

On Jul 18, 1978, the House voted 376–43 (HR 6075). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–18, Republicans 116–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
376
No
43
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 18, 1978

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 18 no · 15 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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