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House roll call 981 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1978

To concur in Senate amendment #37, as modified, to H.R. 9005, the bill making appropriations for the government of the district of columbia. The modified senat

On May 16, 1978, the House voted 199–183 (HR 9005). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–88, Republicans 33–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 121 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
199
No
183
Did not vote
48
Date
May 16, 1978

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 100 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 88 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 more.

The bill

H.R. 9005: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

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 concur in Senate amendment #37, as…: House Vote, May 16, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-981/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-37-as-modified-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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