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House roll call 219 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 6138, a bill providing for employment and special training of the youth.

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 334–61 (HR 6138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–15, Republicans 88–46. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
334
No
61
Did not vote
45
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 46 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 15 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6138: A bill to provide employment and training opportunities for youth.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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