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House roll call 1008 · 95th Congress · May 23, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12299, the bill establishing an office on domestic violence within the department of health, education, and welf

On May 23, 1978, the House voted 201–205 (HR 12299). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 171–107, Republicans 37–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
205
Did not vote
25
Date
May 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 101 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 107 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

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 23, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1008/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).