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House roll call 993 · 95th Congress · May 19, 1978

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 39.

On May 19, 1978, the House voted 280–8 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–4, Republicans 96–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
280
No
8
Did not vote
142
Date
May 19, 1978

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 4 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 4 no · 95 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 19, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-993/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).