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House roll call 1418 · 95th Congress · Sep 20, 1978

To amend H.R. 1 by exempting candidates for federal office from the provisions of this bill.

On Sep 20, 1978, the House voted 34–365 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–257, Republicans 22–109. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
34
No
365
Did not vote
41
Date
Sep 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 109 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 257 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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