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House roll call 1426 · 95th Congress · Sep 21, 1978

To amend H.R. 11733, the surface transportation assistance act of 1978, by requiring that the annual authorization for programs to be financed by the highway TR

On Sep 21, 1978, the House voted 111–238 (HR 11733). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 96–146, Republicans 19–97. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 115 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
111
No
238
Did not vote
83
Date
Sep 21, 1978

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 97 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats96 yes · 146 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

H.R. 11733: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, for highway safety, for mass transportation in urban and in rural areas, and for other purposes.

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. 11733, the surface…: House Vote, Sep 21, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1426/to-amend-h-r-11733-the-surface-transportation-assistance (accessed 2026-10-17).

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