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House roll call 170 · 95th Congress · May 4, 1977

To pass H. RES. 537, the rule to consider H.R. 6689, foreign relations authorization act for fiscal 1978.

On May 4, 1977, the House voted 391–23 (HRE 537). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 271–5, Republicans 120–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
391
No
23
Did not vote
27
Date
May 4, 1977

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats271 yes · 5 no · 18 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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