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House roll call 747 · 95th Congress · Feb 8, 1978

To pass, as amended, H.R. 6805.

On Feb 8, 1978, the House voted 189–227 (HR 6805). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 178–106, Republicans 18–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
189
No
227
Did not vote
11
Date
Feb 8, 1978

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 128 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 106 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 44 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 pass, as amended, H.R. 6805.: House Vote, Feb 8, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-747/to-pass-as-amended-h-r-6805 (accessed 2026-10-17).