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House roll call 1477 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1978

To pass S. 1613, the magistrate act of 1978.

On Oct 4, 1978, the House voted 323–49 (S 1613). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–34, Republicans 110–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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
323
No
49
Did not vote
67
Date
Oct 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 16 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 34 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass S. 1613, the magistrate act of 1978.: House Vote, Oct 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1477/to-pass-s-1613-the-magistrate-act-of-1978 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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