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House roll call 851 · 95th Congress · Mar 22, 1978

To pass H. J. RES. 796, the resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for disaster relief for the remainder of fiscal year 1978.

On Mar 22, 1978, the House voted 393–4 (HJR 796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–2, Republicans 134–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
393
No
4
Did not vote
43
Date
Mar 22, 1978

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 2 no · 32 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 pass H. J. RES. 796, the resolution…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-851/to-pass-h-j-res-796-the-resolution-making (accessed 2026-10-17).

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