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House roll call 144 · 95th Congress · Apr 27, 1977

To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute to a committee amendment to h. Con. Res. 195. The latta amendment provides for reduced outlays, a reduced

On Apr 27, 1977, the House voted 150–250 (HCR 195). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–252, Republicans 134–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
150
No
250
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 252 no · 16 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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