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House roll call 904 · 95th Congress · Apr 20, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 8494.

On Apr 20, 1978, the House voted 369–15 (HR 8494). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–8, Republicans 129–7. 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
369
No
15
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 8 no · 45 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-904/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).