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House roll call 961 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1978

To pass H. CON. RES. 559.

On May 10, 1978, the House voted 201–197 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–64, Republicans 3–143. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
201
No
197
Did not vote
22
Date
May 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 143 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 64 no · 21 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. CON. RES. 559.: House Vote, May 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-961/to-pass-h-con-res-559 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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