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House roll call 1507 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1978

To recede from disagreement from Senate amendment #63 to the conference report on H.R. 12931. Amendment #63 allows the President to waive the prohibition of di

On Oct 12, 1978, the House voted 161–204 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 145–97, Republicans 18–107. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
161
No
204
Did not vote
74
Date
Oct 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 107 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 97 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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