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House roll call 1369 · 95th Congress · Sep 12, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12860, the bill settling claims of the narragansett indians to lands in the town of charlestown, rhode island.

On Sep 12, 1978, the House voted 249–122 (HR 12860). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–27, Republicans 34–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
249
No
122
Did not vote
68
Date
Sep 12, 1978

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 95 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 27 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12860: A bill to settle Indian land claims within the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, 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, “To suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Sep 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1369/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).