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House roll call 1198 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1978

To pass H.R. 1609, the coal pipeline act of 1978.

On Jul 19, 1978, the House voted 161–246 (HR 1609). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–158, Republicans 46–91. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 163 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
161
No
246
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 91 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 158 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 83 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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