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House roll call 456 · 95th Congress · Aug 1, 1977

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 8444, the bill establishing a comprehensive national energy program

On Aug 1, 1977, the House voted 365–12 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–5, Republicans 123–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
365
No
12
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 1, 1977

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 5 no · 46 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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