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House roll call 1346 · 95th Congress · Sep 6, 1978

To amend H.R. 7308, the foreign intelligence surveillance act of 1978, by allowing electronic surveillance of foreign persons without a warrant, as long as a su

On Sep 6, 1978, the House voted 178–176 (HR 7308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–166, Republicans 108–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
178
No
176
Did not vote
85
Date
Sep 6, 1978

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 11 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 166 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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.R. 7308, the foreign intelligence…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1346/to-amend-h-r-7308-the-foreign-intelligence-surveillance (accessed 2026-10-17).

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