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House roll call 205 · 95th Congress · May 12, 1977

To amend H.R. 6714 by reducing by $25.75 million the U.S. Voluntary contribution to international organizations for fiscal 1978. The reduction returns the tot

On May 12, 1977, the House voted 233–171 (HR 6714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–157, Republicans 116–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 140 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
233
No
171
Did not vote
28
Date
May 12, 1977

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 18 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 157 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 more.

The bill

H.R. 6714: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize development assistance programs for fiscal year 1978, to amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to make certain changes in the authorities of that Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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