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House roll call 1252 · 95th Congress · Aug 1, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H. J. RES. 963, the resolution designating july 18, 1979 as national pow-mia recognition day.

On Aug 1, 1978, the House voted 401–2 (HJR 963). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 265–1, Republicans 137–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
401
No
2
Did not vote
37
Date
Aug 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats265 yes · 1 no · 28 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, Aug 1, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1252/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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