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House roll call 930 · 95th Congress · May 1, 1978

To amend H.R. 9400, the bill protecting the civil rights of institutionalized persons, by deleting language that would make the legislation applicable to person

On May 1, 1978, the House voted 227–132 (HR 9400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–120, Republicans 108–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 143 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
227
No
132
Did not vote
60
Date
May 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 23 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 120 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 63 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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