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House roll call 1277 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 13635.

On Aug 7, 1978, the House voted 320–6 (HR 13635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–3, Republicans 116–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
320
No
6
Did not vote
114
Date
Aug 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 3 no · 86 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13635: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Aug 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1277/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).