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House roll call 218 · 95th Congress · May 16, 1977

To recede and concur in the Senate amendment #85 to H.R. 3477. The Senate amendment extends the program of countercyclical aid through fiscal 1978.

On May 16, 1977, the House voted 252–134 (HR 3477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–60, Republicans 56–84. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
252
No
134
Did not vote
34
Date
May 16, 1977

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 84 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 60 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 more.

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 recede and concur in the Senate amendment…: House Vote, May 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-218/to-recede-and-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-85 (accessed 2026-10-17).