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House roll call 740 · 95th Congress · Feb 7, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 7843, a bill providing for the appointment of additional district and circuit court judges.

On Feb 7, 1978, the House voted 319–80 (HR 7843). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 244–21, Republicans 75–60. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 81 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
319
No
80
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 7, 1978

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 60 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 21 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

H.R. 7843: A bill to provide for the appointment of additional district and circuit judges.

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, Feb 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-740/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).