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House roll call 217 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1977

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 3477, tax reduction and simplification act of 1977.

On May 16, 1977, the House voted 383–2 (HR 3477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–1, Republicans 124–1. 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
383
No
2
Did not vote
55
Date
May 16, 1977

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3477: A bill to provide for a refund of 1976 individual income taxes and other payments, to reduce individual and business income taxes, and to provide tax simplification and reform.

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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, May 16, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-217/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).