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House roll call 40 · 95th Congress · Mar 8, 1977

To accept the resignation of henry gonzalez, tex. As chairman and member of the house select committee on assassinations.

On Mar 8, 1977, the House voted 296–100. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–65, Republicans 96–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 100 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
296
No
100
Did not vote
45
Date
Mar 8, 1977

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 35 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 65 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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