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House roll call 996 · 95th Congress · May 19, 1978

To pass H.R. 39.

On May 19, 1978, the House voted 277–31 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–18, Republicans 95–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
277
No
31
Did not vote
88
Date
May 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 17 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 18 no · 53 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. 39.: House Vote, May 19, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-996/to-pass-h-r-39 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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