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House roll call 1159 · 95th Congress · Jul 10, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 773, the resolution authorizing the President to designate the seven calendar days beginning sept. 17, 1978 as national

On Jul 10, 1978, the House voted 363–11 (HJR 773). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–8, Republicans 130–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
363
No
11
Did not vote
64
Date
Jul 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 8 no · 50 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1159/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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