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House roll call 709 · 95th Congress · Jan 23, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9165, a bill authorizing the purchase of a statue or bust of the late secretary of state george c. Marshall for placement in

On Jan 23, 1978, the House voted 351–22 (HR 9165). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–6, Republicans 111–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
351
No
22
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 6 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 H.R. 9165, a…: House Vote, Jan 23, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-709/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-9165 (accessed 2026-10-17).