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House roll call 1468 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1978

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12255, the bill extending for three years the authorization of appropriations for various programs for older americans

On Oct 4, 1978, the House voted 399–3 (HR 12255). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 266–1, Republicans 134–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
399
No
3
Did not vote
38
Date
Oct 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats266 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12255: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for improved programs for older persons, 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Oct 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1468/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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