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House roll call 976 · 95th Congress · May 15, 1978

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 12255, the bill extending authorizations for the older americans act of 1965 for an additional three years. H.r

On May 15, 1978, the House voted 361–6 (HR 12255). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–2, Republicans 125–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
361
No
6
Did not vote
71
Date
May 15, 1978

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 2 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12255: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for improved programs for older persons, and for other purposes.

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, as amended…: House Vote, May 15, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-976/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).