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House roll call 1363 · 95th Congress · Sep 11, 1978

To amend H.R. 11280 by extending the use of veterans' preference (for vietnam-ERA veterans who served in the vietnam theater) for fifteen years or until dec. 31

On Sep 11, 1978, the House voted 149–222 (HR 11280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 128–138, Republicans 29–91. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 157 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
149
No
222
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 11, 1978

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 91 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats128 yes · 138 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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