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House roll call 343 · 95th Congress · Jun 23, 1977

To limit the debate on the wilson amendment to H.R. 7797 (see RC 371) to fifteen minutes.

On Jun 23, 1977, the House voted 171–220 (HR 7797). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 147–111, Republicans 24–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
171
No
220
Did not vote
50
Date
Jun 23, 1977

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 109 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 111 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 more.

The bill

H.R. 7797: A bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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