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House roll call 222 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 4746, a bill extending the authority of the secretary of the interior with respect to research projects on wate

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 397–2 (HR 4746). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 263–1, Republicans 135–1. 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
397
No
2
Did not vote
41
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats263 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4746: A bill to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to water resources research and saline water conversion programs.

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 suspend the rules and pass, as amended…: House Vote, May 17, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-222/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-as-amended-h (accessed 2026-10-17).