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House roll call 157 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 4390, a bill authorizing $31.05 million in fiscal year 1978 for the construction of the dam and canal, the san

On May 2, 1977, the House voted 377–14 (HR 4390). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 244–13, Republicans 134–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
377
No
14
Did not vote
49
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 13 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4390: A bill to amend the act of June 3, 1960 (74 Stat. 156), authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to construct the San Luis Unit, Central Valley Project, California.

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 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-157/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).