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House roll call 721 · 95th Congress · Jan 31, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9851, the bill amending the federal aviation act of 1958 so that charter airlines may participate immediately in the 1977 air

On Jan 31, 1978, the House voted 403–0 (HR 9851). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 267–0, Republicans 137–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
403
No
0
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 31, 1978

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats267 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9851: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to improve cargo air service.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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