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House roll call 952 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by reducing the budget authority and outlays for programs of the department of health, education, and welfare by $3.15 billion. (this

On May 9, 1978, the House voted 198–189 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–187, Republicans 125–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
198
No
189
Did not vote
36
Date
May 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 187 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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