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House roll call 1499 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1978

To reject title VI of the conference report on S. 555, the ethics in government act of 1978. Title VI establishes procedures for special prosecution of executi

On Oct 12, 1978, the House voted 49–344 (S 555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–241, Republicans 30–104. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
49
No
344
Did not vote
46
Date
Oct 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 104 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 241 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 555: A bill to establish certain federal agencies, effect certain reorganizations of the Federal Government, to implement certain reforms in the operation of the Federal Government and to preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions,

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 reject title VI of the conference report…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1499/to-reject-title-vi-of-the-conference-report-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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