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House roll call 988 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1978

To pass H.R. 12641, the bill providing for a temporary increase in the limit on the public debt.

On May 17, 1978, the House voted 167–228 (HR 12641). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 174–102, Republicans 5–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
167
No
228
Did not vote
21
Date
May 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 139 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats174 yes · 102 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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