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House roll call 1400 · 95th Congress · Sep 15, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 11733, the surface transportation assistance act of 1978.

On Sep 15, 1978, the House voted 303–6 (HR 11733). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–2, Republicans 93–4. 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
303
No
6
Did not vote
130
Date
Sep 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 4 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 2 no · 80 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11733: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, for highway safety, for mass transportation in urban and in rural areas, 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, Sep 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1400/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).