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House roll call 1352 · 95th Congress · Sep 7, 1978

To amend H.R. 7308 by allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign persons, provided that a surveillance certificate has been issued by the attorney general and

On Sep 7, 1978, the House voted 176–200 (HR 7308). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–202, Republicans 120–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
176
No
200
Did not vote
43
Date
Sep 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 9 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats67 yes · 202 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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