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House roll call 820 · 95th Congress · Mar 14, 1978

To table the edwards (ok) motion to reconsider the vote by which the house journal for mar. 13, 1978 was approved (see RC 141).

On Mar 14, 1978, the House voted 308–91. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–4, Republicans 54–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
308
No
91
Did not vote
42
Date
Mar 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 87 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 4 no · 36 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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