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House roll call 211 · 95th Congress · May 13, 1977

To amend H.R. 6810 by changing the formula for the distribution of the appropriated funds to a formula based on state and local tax effort instead of on state

On May 13, 1977, the House voted 127–216 (HR 6810). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 77–171, Republicans 70–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
127
No
216
Did not vote
58
Date
May 13, 1977

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 65 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats77 yes · 171 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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