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House roll call 1509 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1426, the rule stating that until oct. 16, 1978, only a simple majority vote by the house will be required for the passage of privileged res

On Oct 13, 1978, the House voted 260–134 (HRE 1426). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–6, Republicans 1–129. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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

260

No

134

Did not vote

45

Date

Oct 13, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.