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House roll call 901 · 95th Congress · Apr 19, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1139, the rule to consider H.R. 8494, the public disclosure of lobbying act of 1978.

On Apr 19, 1978, the House voted 379–15 (HRE 1139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–4, Republicans 127–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
379
No
15
Did not vote
47
Date
Apr 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 4 no · 38 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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