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House roll call 985 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1978

To pass H.R. 11686.

On May 17, 1978, the House voted 348–46 (H 11686). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–49, Republicans 134–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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
348
No
46
Did not vote
39
Date
May 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 49 no · 27 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.R. 11686.: House Vote, May 17, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-985/to-pass-h-r-11686 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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