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House roll call 971 · 95th Congress · May 15, 1978

To amend H.R. 12222 by reducing the authorizations contained in this act by 5%, with the exception of the authorizations for food and nutrition programs and for

On May 15, 1978, the House voted 200–172 (HR 12222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–168, Republicans 122–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
200
No
172
Did not vote
48
Date
May 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 168 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 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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