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House roll call 297 · 95th Congress · Jun 8, 1977

To pass H.R. 7552, the bill making appropriations for fiscal 1978 to the treasury department, the U.S. Postal service, the executive office of the President, an

On Jun 8, 1977, the House voted 359–45 (HR 7552). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 244–24, Republicans 117–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
359
No
45
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 8, 1977

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 24 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7552: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U. S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, l978.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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