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House roll call 262 · 95th Congress · May 25, 1977

To agree to a substitute amendment to the breaux amendment to H.R. 6161. The mckay amendment allows states to grant a 5% variance of the three hour time limit

On May 25, 1977, the House voted 170–237 (HR 6161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 157–125, Republicans 17–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
170
No
237
Did not vote
26
Date
May 25, 1977

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 116 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats157 yes · 125 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

The bill

H.R. 6161: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act.

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 agree to a substitute amendment to the…: House Vote, May 25, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-262/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-to-the-breaux (accessed 2026-10-17).