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House roll call 17 · 95th Congress · Feb 22, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 27, the bill authorizing reduced fare transportation on a space-available basis for elderly and handicapped persons.

On Feb 22, 1977, the House voted 403–0 (HR 27). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 270–0, Republicans 134–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
403
No
0
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 22, 1977

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats270 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 27, the…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-17/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-27 (accessed 2026-10-17).