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House roll call 934 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1159, the resolution directing the U.S. Attorney for the district of columbia to prosecute claude powell, JR. For contempt of Congress.

On May 2, 1978, the House voted 367–16 (HRE 1159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–15, Republicans 132–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
367
No
16
Did not vote
56
Date
May 2, 1978

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 15 no · 42 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 agree to H. RES. 1159, the resolution…: House Vote, May 2, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-934/to-agree-to-h-res-1159-the-resolution-directing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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