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House roll call 1234 · 95th Congress · Jul 26, 1978

To amend H.R. 7577, the bill amending and extending the economic opportunity act of 1964, by retaining the funding formula for community service agencies that r

On Jul 26, 1978, the House voted 158–224 (HR 7577). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–184, Republicans 95–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
158
No
224
Did not vote
57
Date
Jul 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 184 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

H.R. 7577: A bill to amend the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7577, the bill amending and…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1234/to-amend-h-r-7577-the-bill-amending-and (accessed 2026-10-17).