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House roll call 949 · 95th Congress · May 8, 1978

To suspend the rules and agree to H. CON. RES. 583, as amended, a resolution requesting the united nations to assist in securing information on the fate of the

On May 8, 1978, the House voted 369–0 (HCR 583). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 129–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
369
No
0
Did not vote
69
Date
May 8, 1978

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and agree to H. CON…: House Vote, May 8, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-949/to-suspend-the-rules-and-agree-to-h-con (accessed 2026-10-17).