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House roll call 790 · 95th Congress · Mar 6, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 715, the resolution proclaiming may 3, 1978 as national "sun day," a day commemorating and encouraging the development

On Mar 6, 1978, the House voted 348–7 (HJR 715). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–4, Republicans 122–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
348
No
7
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 6, 1978

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 4 no · 60 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-790/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).