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House roll call 759 · 95th Congress · Feb 21, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 10979, the bill authorizing funds for the immediate repair of certain highways and urban mass transportation sys

On Feb 21, 1978, the House voted 274–137 (HR 10979). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–70, Republicans 72–71. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 141 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
274
No
137
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 21, 1978

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 71 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 70 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-759/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).