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House roll call 197 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6205, a bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1978-1980 for the effective enactment of the atlantic tunas conventi

On May 10, 1977, the House voted 407–2 (HR 6205). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 273–2, Republicans 135–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
407
No
2
Did not vote
31
Date
May 10, 1977

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats273 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6205: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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