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House roll call 1223 · 95th Congress · Jul 25, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11889, a bill that increases the monthly pension benefit payable to holders of the congressional medal of honor from $100 to

On Jul 25, 1978, the House voted 394–4 (HR 11889). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–4, Republicans 136–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
394
No
4
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 25, 1978

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 4 no · 30 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11889, a…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1223/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-11889 (accessed 2026-10-17).