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House roll call 477 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To amend H.R. 8444 by using the revenues from the proposed crude oil equalization tax to reduce general income taxes.

On Aug 5, 1977, the House voted 175–232 (HR 8444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–226, Republicans 129–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
175
No
232
Did not vote
23
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 226 no · 17 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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