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House roll call 928 · 95th Congress · May 1, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 816, the bill extending until apr. 30, 1979, the authority of the federal reserve to purchase up to $5 billion in U.S.

On May 1, 1978, the House voted 278–77 (HJR 816). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–9, Republicans 55–68. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
278
No
77
Did not vote
82
Date
May 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 68 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 9 no · 58 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 suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, May 1, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-928/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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