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House roll call 872 · 95th Congress · Apr 10, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 10878, the bill extending the voluntary insurance program authorized by section 7 of the fishermen's protective

On Apr 10, 1978, the House voted 365–14 (HR 10878). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–11, Republicans 129–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
365
No
14
Did not vote
59
Date
Apr 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 11 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10878: A bill to extend until October 1, 1981, the voluntary insurance program provided by section 7 of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967.

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, Apr 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-872/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).