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House roll call 392 · 95th Congress · Jul 15, 1977

To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the committee substitute bill for H.R. 4287. The sarasin amendment would provide separate administration

On Jul 15, 1977, the House voted 151–188 (HR 4287). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–177, Republicans 105–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
151
No
188
Did not vote
68
Date
Jul 15, 1977

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 28 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 177 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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