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House roll call 1501 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 9893, the bill amending the internal revenue code of 1954 so as to increase the income tax credit for the elderl

On Oct 12, 1978, the House voted 388–5 (HR 9893). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–5, Republicans 135–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
388
No
5
Did not vote
46
Date
Oct 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 5 no · 34 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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Oct 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1501/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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