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House roll call 894 · 95th Congress · Apr 17, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 11465, the bill authorizing appropriations for the U.S. Coast guard for fiscal year 1979.

On Apr 17, 1978, the House voted 357–13 (HR 11465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–7, Republicans 119–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
357
No
13
Did not vote
70
Date
Apr 17, 1978

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 7 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11465: A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States Coast Guard for fiscal year 1979, and for other purposes.

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 17, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-894/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).