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House roll call 329 · 95th Congress · Jun 21, 1977

To instruct the house conferees for S. 827, the bill to establish a federal department of energy, to insist on house language for a sunset provision that would

On Jun 21, 1977, the House voted 228–179 (S 827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–174, Republicans 133–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
228
No
179
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 21, 1977

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 174 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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