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House roll call 955 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by reducing budget authority by $178.2 million and outlays by $195.4 million for certain regulatory functions.

On May 9, 1978, the House voted 196–196 (HCR 559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–192, Republicans 124–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
196
No
196
Did not vote
33
Date
May 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 192 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 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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