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House roll call 987 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1176, the rule to consider H.R. 12641, the bill providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit.

On May 17, 1978, the House voted 320–77 (HRE 1176). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–18, Republicans 77–59. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
320
No
77
Did not vote
41
Date
May 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 59 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 18 no · 30 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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