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House roll call 903 · 95th Congress · Apr 19, 1978

To amend H.R. 8494 by requiring that registered lobbying organizations must report any written lobbying solicitations or solicitations made through advertisemen

On Apr 19, 1978, the House voted 245–161 (HR 8494). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–90, Republicans 64–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 154 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
245
No
161
Did not vote
23
Date
Apr 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 77 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 90 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 74 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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