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House roll call 462 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1977

To agree to the ad hoc committee amendment to H.R. 8444 that would provide for a one-year study of the use of bicycles as an alternate means of transportation.

On Aug 2, 1977, the House voted 252–166 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–76, Republicans 53–91. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
252
No
166
Did not vote
19
Date
Aug 2, 1977

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 91 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 76 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the ad hoc committee amendment…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-462/to-agree-to-the-ad-hoc-committee-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).