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House roll call 831 · 95th Congress · Mar 15, 1978

To end all debate on title i of H.R. 50 and all amendments thereto at 5:45 p.m.

On Mar 15, 1978, the House voted 237–170 (HR 50). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–31, Republicans 2–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
237
No
170
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 139 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 31 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 50: A bill to establish and translate into practical reality the right of all adult Americans able, willing, and seeking to work to full opportunity for useful paid employment at fair rates of compensation; to combine full employment, production, and purchasing power goals with proper attention to balanced growth and national priorities; to mandate such national economic policies and programs as are n

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 end all debate on title i of H.R. 50 and…: House Vote, Mar 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-831/to-end-all-debate-on-title-i-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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