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House roll call 393 · 95th Congress · Jul 15, 1977

To amend H.R. 4287 by allowing the states to promulgate their own safety laws and hold their own inspections, provided that the state plans adequately comply wi

On Jul 15, 1977, the House voted 165–169 (HR 4287). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–174, Republicans 110–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
165
No
169
Did not vote
81
Date
Jul 15, 1977

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 174 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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