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House roll call 12 · 95th Congress · Feb 8, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 240, the resolution stating Congress' approval of certain international fishery agreements negotiated with foreign count

On Feb 8, 1977, the House voted 353–35 (HJR 240). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–18, Republicans 115–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
353
No
35
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 8, 1977

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 17 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 18 no · 38 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, “To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 240…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-12/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).