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House roll call 1238 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 12157 by prohibiting the export-import bank from extending loans or guarantees to any country whose government has engaged in a consistent pattern

On Jul 27, 1978, the House voted 103–286 (HR 12157). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–180, Republicans 28–110. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 104 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
103
No
286
Did not vote
47
Date
Jul 27, 1978

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 110 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats76 yes · 180 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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