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House roll call 781 · 95th Congress · Feb 27, 1978

To agree to H. RES. 1048, the rule to consider H. J. RES. 554, the resolution amending the U.S. Constitution to provide for full voting representation of the di

On Feb 27, 1978, the House voted 386–21 (HRE 1048). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 263–5, Republicans 124–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
386
No
21
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 27, 1978

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats263 yes · 5 no · 26 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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