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House roll call 891 · 95th Congress · Apr 17, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 3489, the bill modifying the merchant marine act so that the congressional delegates from guam, the virgin islan

On Apr 17, 1978, the House voted 357–1 (HR 3489). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–0, Republicans 122–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
357
No
1
Did not vote
81
Date
Apr 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 0 no · 57 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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