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House roll call 1257 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 12514.

On Aug 2, 1978, the House voted 372–7 (HR 12514). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–4, Republicans 129–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
372
No
7
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 2, 1978

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 4 no · 47 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, Aug 2, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1257/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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