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House roll call 1246 · 95th Congress · Jul 28, 1978

To amend H.R. 12432 by prohibiting members of the commission or its staff from lobbying for any legislation on the federal, state, or local level.

On Jul 28, 1978, the House voted 159–125 (HR 12432). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–115, Republicans 86–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
159
No
125
Did not vote
149
Date
Jul 28, 1978

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 14 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats77 yes · 115 no · 102 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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