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House roll call 947 · 95th Congress · May 4, 1978

To agree to a modified amendment to H. CON. RES. 559 that would reduce the target for total revenues by $635 million in order to allow for a program of tuition

On May 4, 1978, the House voted 227–136 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–132, Republicans 121–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
227
No
136
Did not vote
46
Date
May 4, 1978

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats121 yes · 132 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

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 a modified amendment to H. CON…: House Vote, May 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-947/to-agree-to-a-modified-amendment-to-h-con (accessed 2026-10-16).

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