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House roll call 956 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H. CON. RES. 559.

On May 10, 1978, the House voted 392–4 (HCR 559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 257–3, Republicans 135–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
392
No
4
Did not vote
45
Date
May 10, 1978

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats257 yes · 3 no · 34 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, May 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-956/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).