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House roll call 224 · 95th Congress · May 17, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 5885, the bill authorizing further appropriations for the continued construction of certain flood control proje

On May 17, 1977, the House voted 310–89 (HR 5885). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–62, Republicans 110–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 89 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
310
No
89
Did not vote
41
Date
May 17, 1977

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 27 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 62 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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