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House roll call 1201 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1277, the rule to consider H.R. 13385, the bill providing for a temporary increase in the limit on the public debt.

On Jul 19, 1978, the House voted 303–98 (HRE 1277). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–22, Republicans 61–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
303
No
98
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 77 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 22 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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