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House roll call 1326 · 95th Congress · Aug 15, 1978

To amend H. J. RES. 638 by allowing states which ratified the amendment during the seven-year period to rescind ratification during the extension period.

On Aug 15, 1978, the House voted 196–227 (HJR 638). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 90–193, Republicans 108–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 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
196
No
227
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 193 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

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 amend H. J. RES. 638 by allowing states…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1326/to-amend-h-j-res-638-by-allowing-states (accessed 2026-10-17).

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