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House roll call 1453 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 11733, the surface transportation assistance act of 1978.

On Sep 28, 1978, the House voted 355–6 (HR 11733). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–3, Republicans 126–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
355
No
6
Did not vote
78
Date
Sep 28, 1978

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 3 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1453/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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