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House roll call 940 · 95th Congress · May 3, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by increasing the budget authority for veterans' benefits and services by $1.0 billion and $844 million respectively.

On May 3, 1978, the House voted 362–33 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–29, Republicans 131–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
33
Did not vote
39
Date
May 3, 1978

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 29 no · 29 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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