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House roll call 1202 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1978

To amend H.R. 13385 by reducing the temporary increase from $414 billion to $398 billion, hence providing for a new debt ceiling of $798 billion.

On Jul 19, 1978, the House voted 363–37 (HR 13385). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–25, Republicans 124–12. 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
363
No
37
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 25 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13385: A bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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