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House roll call 914 · 95th Congress · Apr 25, 1978

To amend H.R. 11877, the peace corps act amendments of 1978, by prohibiting the use of any of the funds authorized for fiscal year 1979 for programs in the cent

On Apr 25, 1978, the House voted 169–228 (HR 11877). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–188, Republicans 100–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
169
No
228
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 25, 1978

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 41 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 188 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

The bill

H.R. 11877: A bill to authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1978, and to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979, for the Peace Corps, and to make certain changes in the Peace Corps Act.

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. 11877, the peace corps act…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-914/to-amend-h-r-11877-the-peace-corps-act (accessed 2026-10-17).