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House roll call 1251 · 95th Congress · Aug 1, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12972, the bill increasing the amount of earnings that disabled individuals can have without losing their eligib

On Aug 1, 1978, the House voted 399–4 (HR 12972). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 263–3, Republicans 137–1. 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
399
No
4
Did not vote
37
Date
Aug 1, 1978

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats263 yes · 3 no · 28 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, as amended…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1251/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).