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House roll call 1216 · 95th Congress · Jul 21, 1978

To amend H.R. 12433 so that the rent paid by social security recipients who reside in public housing can not be increased solely as a result of cost-of-living i

On Jul 21, 1978, the House voted 256–38 (HR 12433). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–33, Republicans 92–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
256
No
38
Did not vote
142
Date
Jul 21, 1978

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 5 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 33 no · 92 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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