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House roll call 432 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1977

To amend the foley amendment to H.R. 7171 by adding language requiring that the secretary of agriculture meet annually with the national academy of sciences to

On Jul 27, 1977, the House voted 185–227 (HR 7171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–210, Republicans 125–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
185
No
227
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 27, 1977

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 210 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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