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House roll call 249 · 95th Congress · May 23, 1977

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6501, a bill amending title 38 of the United States code so as to increase the disability compensation for those veterans di

On May 23, 1977, the House voted 385–7 (HR 6501). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–7, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
385
No
7
Did not vote
43
Date
May 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 7 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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