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House roll call 1239 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 12157 by prohibiting the export-import bank from participating in any transactions with a country that does not endorse certain principles of fair

On Jul 27, 1978, the House voted 90–288 (HR 12157). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–207, Republicans 51–84. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 90 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
90
No
288
Did not vote
60
Date
Jul 27, 1978

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 84 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 207 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 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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