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House roll call 1247 · 95th Congress · Jul 31, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 9998, the bill increasing the authority of the federal maritime commission to regulate the rate-cutting practice

On Jul 31, 1978, the House voted 329–6 (HR 9998). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–0, Republicans 115–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
329
No
6
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 31, 1978

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 6 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 0 no · 77 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9998: A bill to provide for the regulation of rates or charges by certain State-owned carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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