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House roll call 1290 · 95th Congress · Aug 9, 1978

To amend H.R. 13635 by prohibiting use of these funds to pay for abortions except when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to t

On Aug 9, 1978, the House voted 226–163 (HR 13635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 125–143, Republicans 108–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
226
No
163
Did not vote
38
Date
Aug 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats125 yes · 143 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 more.

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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