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House roll call 1242 · 95th Congress · Jul 28, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 9400, the bill protecting the rights of institutionalized pe

On Jul 28, 1978, the House voted 304–4 (HR 9400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–2, Republicans 114–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
304
No
4
Did not vote
128
Date
Jul 28, 1978

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 2 no · 97 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1242/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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