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House roll call 1200 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1978

To pass H.R. 11983, the bill amending the federal election campaign act of 1971 in order to authorize appropriations for the operation of the federal election c

On Jul 19, 1978, the House voted 366–37 (HR 11983). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–15, Republicans 113–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
366
No
37
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 15 no · 24 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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