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House roll call 997 · 95th Congress · May 22, 1978

To suspend the rules and agree to H. RES. 1072, a resolution expressing disapproval of the proposed consolidation of several education advisory councils.

On May 22, 1978, the House voted 269–109 (HRE 1072). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–83, Republicans 103–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 109 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
269
No
109
Did not vote
61
Date
May 22, 1978

By party

  • Republicans103 yes · 26 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 83 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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 suspend the rules and agree to H. RES…: House Vote, May 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-997/to-suspend-the-rules-and-agree-to-h-res (accessed 2026-10-17).