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House roll call 1265 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1978

To amend H.R. 12931, the bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for fiscal year 1979. The young (FL) amendment strikes the $49

On Aug 2, 1978, the House voted 194–200 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–172, Republicans 106–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
194
No
200
Did not vote
41
Date
Aug 2, 1978

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 31 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 172 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

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. 12931, the bill making…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1265/to-amend-h-r-12931-the-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).