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House roll call 1538 · 95th Congress · Oct 14, 1978

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 13511, the bill amending the internal revenue code of 1954 so as to reduce income taxes.

On Oct 14, 1978, the House voted 337–38 (HR 13511). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–39, Republicans 125–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
337
No
38
Did not vote
61
Date
Oct 14, 1978

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 39 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13511: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reduce income taxes, 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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Oct 14, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1538/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).