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House roll call 979 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12467, the bill extending authorizations for certain programs of the rehabilitation act of 1973 for an additiona

On May 16, 1978, the House voted 382–12 (HR 12467). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–5, Republicans 130–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
382
No
12
Did not vote
45
Date
May 16, 1978

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 5 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12467: A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to extend certain programs established in such Act, to establish a community service employment program for handicapped individuals, to provide for independent living rehabilitation services for the severely handicapped, and for other purposes.

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, as amended…: House Vote, May 16, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-979/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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