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House roll call 920 · 95th Congress · Apr 26, 1978

To agree to several amendments to H.R. 8494, the public disclosure of lobbying act of 1978, that would require the general accounting office to determine by jan

On Apr 26, 1978, the House voted 197–211 (HR 8494). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 140–132, Republicans 61–83. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 193 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
197
No
211
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 83 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 132 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 113 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to several amendments to H.R. 8494…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-920/to-agree-to-several-amendments-to-h-r-8494 (accessed 2026-10-17).