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House roll call 1478 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1978

To pass H.R. 13059, the bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of various water projects in the United States.

On Oct 4, 1978, the House voted 303–73 (HR 13059). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–49, Republicans 100–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 74 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
303
No
73
Did not vote
63
Date
Oct 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 25 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 49 no · 41 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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