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House roll call 1480 · 95th Congress · Oct 5, 1978

To override the President's veto and pass H.R. 12928, the bill making appropriations for public works, for water and power development and for energy research i

On Oct 5, 1978, the House voted 223–190 (HR 12928). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 153–130, Republicans 77–63. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 193 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
223
No
190
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 5, 1978

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 63 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 130 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 113 more.

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 override the President's veto and pass…: House Vote, Oct 5, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1480/to-override-the-presidents-veto-and-pass-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).