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House roll call 169 · 95th Congress · May 3, 1977

To pass H.R. 4049, a bill authorizing $13 million to the U.S. Railway association to cover administrative expenses for fiscal year 1978.

On May 3, 1977, the House voted 358–50 (HR 4049). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–21, Republicans 111–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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
358
No
50
Did not vote
33
Date
May 3, 1977

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 29 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 21 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4049: A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize additional appropriations for the U.S. Railway Association.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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