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House roll call 970 · 95th Congress · May 15, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 11209, the international maritime satellite telecommunications act.

On May 15, 1978, the House voted 350–0 (HR 11209). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–0, Republicans 121–0. 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
350
No
0
Did not vote
89
Date
May 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 0 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 11209: A bill to provide for the establishment, ownership, operation, and governmental oversight and regulation of international maritime satellite telecommunications services.

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 pass, as amended…: House Vote, May 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-970/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).