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House roll call 469 · 95th Congress · Aug 3, 1977

To amend H.R. 8444 so as to delete the section of the bill that requires any electric utility company wanting to expand its generating capacity to have its req

On Aug 3, 1977, the House voted 257–160 (HR 8444). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–154, Republicans 131–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 140 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
257
No
160
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 3, 1977

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 154 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 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 amend H.R. 8444 so as to delete the…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-469/to-amend-h-r-8444-so-as-to-delete (accessed 2026-10-17).