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House roll call 199 · 95th Congress · May 10, 1977

To amend H.R. 6655, housing and community development act of 1977, by striking the proposed formula for allocation of community development block grants and re

On May 10, 1977, the House voted 149–261 (HR 6655). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 105–175, Republicans 46–88. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 151 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
149
No
261
Did not vote
27
Date
May 10, 1977

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 88 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 175 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 71 more.

The bill

H.R. 6655: A bill to amend certain Federal laws pertaining to community development, housing, and related programs.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6655, housing and community…: House Vote, May 10, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-199/to-amend-h-r-6655-housing-and-community-development (accessed 2026-10-17).