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House roll call 817 · 95th Congress · Mar 14, 1978

To dispense with further proceedings under the rhodes call for a quorum.

On Mar 14, 1978, the House voted 331–72. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–3, Republicans 70–69. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 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
331
No
72
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 69 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 3 no · 30 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Mar 14, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-817/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-rhodes-call (accessed 2026-10-17).

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