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House roll call 1500 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1978

To agree to the conference report on S. 555, the ethics in government act of 1978.

On Oct 12, 1978, the House voted 370–23 (S 555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–9, Republicans 121–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
370
No
23
Did not vote
46
Date
Oct 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 9 no · 34 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 agree to the conference report on S. 555…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1500/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-555 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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