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House roll call 727 · 95th Congress · Feb 1, 1978

To amend H.R. 8200 by expanding the jurisdiction of bankruptcy courts, providing for the appointment of bankruptcy judges by the courts of appeals, lengthening

On Feb 1, 1978, the House voted 146–262 (HR 8200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–196, Republicans 67–73. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 152 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
146
No
262
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 73 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 196 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 more.

The bill

H.R. 8200: A bill to establish a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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