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House roll call 908 · 95th Congress · Apr 20, 1978

To end all debate on H.R. 8494 and all amendments thereto at 5:00 p.m.

On Apr 20, 1978, the House voted 158–215 (HR 8494). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 137–108, Republicans 21–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
158
No
215
Did not vote
67
Date
Apr 20, 1978

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 108 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 108 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

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 end all debate on H.R. 8494 and all…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-908/to-end-all-debate-on-h-r-8494-and (accessed 2026-10-17).