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House roll call 16 · 95th Congress · Feb 17, 1977

That upon adjournment today, the house meet monday next, thus postponing a vote on the proposed congressional pay raise.

On Feb 17, 1977, the House voted 109–224. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–126, Republicans 6–99. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
109
No
224
Did not vote
107
Date
Feb 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 99 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 126 no · 65 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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