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House roll call 1443 · 95th Congress · Sep 26, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, S. 2727, the amateur sports act of 1978.

On Sep 26, 1978, the House voted 244–158 (S 2727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 165–113, Republicans 88–47. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 160 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
244
No
158
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 26, 1978

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 47 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats165 yes · 113 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 more.

The bill

S. 2727: A bill to promote and coordinate amateur athletic activity in the United States, to recognize certain rights for United States amateur athletes, to provide for the resolution of disputes involving national governing bodies, 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 26, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1443/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-s (accessed 2026-10-17).