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House roll call 905 · 95th Congress · Apr 20, 1978

To table the downey motion to reconsider the vote by which the house resolved itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 8494

On Apr 20, 1978, the House voted 362–26 (HR 8494). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–16, Republicans 126–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
362
No
26
Did not vote
52
Date
Apr 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 16 no · 41 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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