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House roll call 898 · 95th Congress · Apr 18, 1978

To amend H.R. 11400, the bill authorizing appropriations to the national science foundation for fiscal year 1979, by authorizing an additional $3.2 million for

On Apr 18, 1978, the House voted 111–291 (HR 11400). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–206, Republicans 58–85. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 111 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
111
No
291
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 18, 1978

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 85 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 206 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

The bill

H.R. 11400: A bill to authorize the appropriation of specified dollar amounts for each of the National Science Foundation's major program areas (and certain subprograms), and to provide requirements relating to periods of availability and transfers of the authorized funds.

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 amend H.R. 11400, the bill authorizing…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-898/to-amend-h-r-11400-the-bill-authorizing-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).