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House roll call 948 · 95th Congress · May 8, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 12481, the bill authorizing appropriations for guam, the northern mariana islands, the virgin islands and other insular areas

On May 8, 1978, the House voted 203–170 (HR 12481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 158–90, Republicans 47–81. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
203
No
170
Did not vote
65
Date
May 8, 1978

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 81 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats158 yes · 90 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 12481…: House Vote, May 8, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-948/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-12481 (accessed 2026-10-17).