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House roll call 829 · 95th Congress · Mar 15, 1978

To modify the baucus substitute amendments (see RC 153) for the original ashbrook amendments (see RC 153) to H.R. 50. The modifying ashbrook amendments state TH

On Mar 15, 1978, the House voted 205–215 (HR 50). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–211, Republicans 137–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
205
No
215
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

The bill

H.R. 50: A bill to establish and translate into practical reality the right of all adult Americans able, willing, and seeking to work to full opportunity for useful paid employment at fair rates of compensation; to combine full employment, production, and purchasing power goals with proper attention to balanced growth and national priorities; to mandate such national economic policies and programs as are n

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To modify the baucus substitute amendments…: House Vote, Mar 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-829/to-modify-the-baucus-substitute-amendments-see-rc-153 (accessed 2026-10-17).