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House roll call 816 · 95th Congress · Mar 13, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 956, the resolution authorizing funds for the select committee on assassinations for the remainder of the 95th Congress.

On Mar 13, 1978, the House voted 204–175 (HRE 956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 163–86, Republicans 42–89. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
204
No
175
Did not vote
61
Date
Mar 13, 1978

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 89 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats163 yes · 86 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 more.

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 H. RES. 956, the resolution…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-816/to-agree-to-h-res-956-the-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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