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House roll call 1243 · 95th Congress · Jul 28, 1978

To pass H.R. 9400, the bill protecting the rights of persons living in state-run institutions for the mentally-impaired, in jails, in juvenile institutions, and

On Jul 28, 1978, the House voted 254–69 (HR 9400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–38, Republicans 78–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 76 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
254
No
69
Did not vote
100
Date
Jul 28, 1978

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 38 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 38 no · 69 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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