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House roll call 1222 · 95th Congress · Jul 25, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12973, the bill amending title XX of the social security act so as to increase the entitlement ceilings for soci

On Jul 25, 1978, the House voted 346–54 (HR 12973). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–24, Republicans 107–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
346
No
54
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 25, 1978

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 30 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 24 no · 29 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, as amended…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1222/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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