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House roll call 968 · 95th Congress · May 12, 1978

To amend H.R. 12222 by prohibiting the inclusion of tobacco and tobacco products in the food for peace program.

On May 12, 1978, the House voted 126–189 (HR 12222). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 72–150, Republicans 68–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
126
No
189
Did not vote
101
Date
May 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 50 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 150 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

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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