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House roll call 959 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1978

To agree to an amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for H. CON. RES. 559. The rousselot substitute would set the total budget authority at $520.4 bi

On May 10, 1978, the House voted 170–226 (HCR 559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–210, Republicans 121–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
170
No
226
Did not vote
30
Date
May 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 210 no · 28 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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