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House roll call 221 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 3722, a bill authorizing certain appropriations for the securities and exchange commission for fiscal year 1978.

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 375–22 (HR 3722). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–12, Republicans 125–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
375
No
22
Did not vote
43
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 12 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3722: A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize specified amounts to be appropriated for the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal years 1978-80.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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