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House roll call 1389 · 95th Congress · Sep 14, 1978

To recommit H.R. 8729 to the committee on public works and transportation with instructions to report it back forthwith with an amendment striking title III of

On Sep 14, 1978, the House voted 170–227 (HR 8729). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–155, Republicans 57–77. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 174 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
170
No
227
Did not vote
35
Date
Sep 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 77 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 155 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 94 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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