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House roll call 1540 · 95th Congress · Oct 14, 1978

To suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 10979, the emergency highway and transportation repair act of 1978. The Senate amendments add

On Oct 14, 1978, the House voted 129–31 (HR 10979). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–25, Republicans 41–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
129
No
31
Did not vote
277
Date
Oct 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 8 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 25 no · 179 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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