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House roll call 271 · 95th Congress · Jun 1, 1977

To amend H.R. 6970 by instituting a fine of $32 per porpoise accidentally killed during commercial tuna fishing operations.

On Jun 1, 1977, the House voted 158–194 (HR 6970). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 96–149, Republicans 68–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
158
No
194
Did not vote
83
Date
Jun 1, 1977

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 45 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats96 yes · 149 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 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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