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House roll call 871 · 95th Congress · Apr 10, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 10730, the bill authorizing appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the marine mammal protection act.

On Apr 10, 1978, the House voted 380–5 (HR 10730). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–4, Republicans 132–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
380
No
5
Did not vote
53
Date
Apr 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 4 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10730: A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 during fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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