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House roll call 953 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1978

To amend H. CON. RES. 559 by increasing federal revenue and authorization levels so that revenues from the panama canal company may be transferred directly to t

On May 9, 1978, the House voted 231–170 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–155, Republicans 120–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 136 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
231
No
170
Did not vote
30
Date
May 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 155 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 56 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 amend H. CON. RES. 559 by increasing…: House Vote, May 9, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-953/to-amend-h-con-res-559-by-increasing-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).