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House roll call 1279 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

To amend H.R. 13635 by reducing all appropriations not required by law by 2%.

On Aug 7, 1978, the House voted 53–327 (HR 13635). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–209, Republicans 11–122. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 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
53
No
327
Did not vote
54
Date
Aug 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 122 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 209 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13635: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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