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House roll call 965 · 95th Congress · May 11, 1978

To amend H.R. 12222 by prohibiting various types of assistance to countries that have not made reasonable progress in the elimination of domestic policies that

On May 11, 1978, the House voted 141–236 (HR 12222). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–209, Republicans 107–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
141
No
236
Did not vote
56
Date
May 11, 1978

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 31 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 209 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12222: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize development and economic assistance programs for fiscal year 1979, to make certain changes in the authorities of that Act and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, and to improve the coordination and administration of U.S. development-related policies and programs.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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